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 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.
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.
Process Engineer
The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff supporting product development, validation, testing, and continuous improvement activities for complex mechanical systems and equipment. Work may include test planning, test execution, data acquisition, analysis, failure investigation, prototype evaluation, and communication of results. Projects may involve engines, power systems, machine components, structural systems, and other products used in industrial, construction, mining, and off-highway applications. The work will be highly collaborative with engineering, validation, manufacturing, laboratory, and supplier teams.
Job Description
- Develop, conduct, analyze, and manage product validation and development testing activities.
- Create test plans and procedures for mechanical systems, components, and equipment.
- Coordinate the design and procurement of prototype hardware needed to support testing.
- Set up test equipment, instrumentation, sensors, and gaging for laboratory, bench, and field testing activities.
- Use data acquisition systems to collect performance, vibration, stress, strain, and other test data.
- Analyze test data and evaluate product performance, reliability, and durability.
- Perform vibration, durability, performance, reliability, and structural testing activities.
- Support validation of mechanical systems, components, structures, and equipment through laboratory and field testing.
- Investigate test and field failures and provide technical guidance to support product improvements and corrective actions.
- Work with design and simulation teams to compare test results with analytical predictions.
- Manage multiple validation projects, schedules, test resources, and deliverables.
- Generate technical reports and clearly communicate test conclusions and recommendations.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, engineering teams, laboratory technicians, and suppliers.
- Identify opportunities to improve validation methods, testing efficiency, and data quality.
- Travel to customer, supplier, laboratory, proving ground, or field locations pending project need (up to ~25%).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering discipline.
- Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, industrial equipment, or production environments.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
- Ability to travel (up to 25% of time)
Desired Experience
- Experience with heat treat, casting, forging, machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial process environments.
- Experience supporting capital equipment projects, facility improvements, or manufacturing process upgrades.
- Experience working with industrial equipment and production operations.
- Experience performing root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
- Experience working with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with quality systems, validation activities, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with materials, metallurgical processes, mechanical systems, or industrial production equipment.
- Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, or startup activities.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Creo, or similar engineering software tools.
- Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on manufacturing excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 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
- TelaDoc Healthiest You
- Supplemental Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- HSA for Medical Expenses
- 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 Education Preferred 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 degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline
- Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, industrial equipment, or production environments
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to meet deadlines and commitments
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Experience with heat treat, casting, forging, machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial process environments
- Experience supporting capital equipment projects, facility improvements, or manufacturing process upgrades
- Experience with industrial equipment and production operations
- Experience with root cause investigations and corrective action activities
- Experience working with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams
- Experience with quality systems, validation activities, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with materials, metallurgical processes, mechanical systems, or industrial production equipment
- Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, or startup activities
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Creo, or similar engineering software tools
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
