RFA Engineering www.rfamec is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a growthoriented candidate to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using stateoftheart engineering tools & processes. This position will operate fully onsite at our customers manufacturing facility in Savage MN working on RVs.
This is a fulltime position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Utilize skills in manufacturing layout design engineering staff planning cost analysis & prototyping. Experience working with cross functional teams utilizing organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) expertise and experience.
- Identify cost reduction & process improvement ideas.
- Work with supply chain & procurement.
- Conduct manufacturability and assembly reviews identifying potential production challenges early in the design phase.
- Lead and manage the development and optimization of manufacturing processes procedures and workflows.
- Lead manufacturing prototyping efforts collaborating with suppliers contract manufacturers and inhouse teams.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to design and implement advanced manufacturing solutions.
- Design and oversee the implementation of complex manufacturing fixtures tools and equipment.
- Conduct comprehensive time studies data analysis and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive work instructions SOPs and training materials.
- Lead and drive product quality improvement initiatives including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to production teams.
- Evaluate and select advanced manufacturing equipment and technologies.
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with suppliers and vendors to optimize the supply chain.
- Ensure accurate documentation and records of manufacturing processes.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing principles processes and technologies.
- Significant knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in CAD software and advanced manufacturing software tools.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead crossfunctional teams.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and documentation.
- Indepth understanding of quality management principles and methodologies.
- Proven experience in leading and managing complex manufacturing projects and initiatives.
- Staffing Estimation.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field required
- 15 year experience with a focus on new product development
- 100 Onsite support
- DFMA methodologies expertise
- Must be a selfstarter have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
Annual salary range is $95K$165K consummate on experience & qualifications
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problemsolving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie MN 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 LongTerm Disability
- Shortterm 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC