RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an entry-level to experienced candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & processes. This position will operate onsite at our customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility in Valley City, ND.
This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Manufacturing Engineer
As a Manufacturing Engineer you will apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies to help improve efficiency and reduce costs throughout the manufacturing process. The selected individual will work on a cross-functional team supporting the manufacturing and assembly operations for off-highway equipment.
Job Description
- Establish routings, methods, processes, and layouts for assembly line.
- Provide costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for current/new products.
- Provide support and troubleshooting for current production.
- Investigate, gather and analyze data and implement solutions.
- Continuous improvements in cost, quality, safety and ergonomics
- Develop and implement plans to support lean manufacturing.
- Improve material flow and material presentation.
- Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
- Lead time studies for capacity, energy, productivity and efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
- Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude through work experience or hobbies.
- Problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Familiar with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.
- Must be a self-starter, good communication skills, able to thrive in a collaborative environment.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Desired Experience
- Experience in a production environment working with cross functional teams.
- Experience with manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly operations.
- Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis.
- Database Management.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000/ year commensurate with experience.
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Qualifications Skills Preferred Quality - Reliability Novice MFG - Cost Analysis Novice MFG - General Manufacturing Novice CAD Skill Adv Surfacing (A Surface) Novice Education Preferred Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or Industrial Technology
- Demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude through work experience or hobbies
- Problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Familiar with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies
- Must be a self-starter, good communication skills
- Must have a valid Driver's License
What We Do
RFA serves 100's of clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial start-ups. We deliver engineering services from our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN and at our client’s own facilities. Regardless of the manner which we deliver services, our goal is to please our clients, through consistent value of services which are aligned to the standards of our clients. We strive to work as a transparent extension of our client’s own engineering staff. We work in all areas of mechanical, software and electrical design, including off-highway mobile equipment and mechanical power transmission, consumer, recreational, industrial, medical products and one-of-a-kind special manufacturing machines. To see a complete listing of our open positions, please go to http://www.rfamec.com/careers/career-opportunities.html
