Manufacturing Engineer Robotic Welding

Dubuque, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 105000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RFA Engineering () 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 customers world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.

This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Manufacturing Engineer - Robotic Welding

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will support the development implementation and optimization of automated welding systems for production. This role will involve hands-on work with robotic welding cells collaboration with cross-functional teams and implementation of lean manufacturing principles to improve quality efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

Develop implement and optimize robotic welding processes and procedures to improve production efficiency and quality.
Program troubleshoot and maintain robotic welding equipment ensuring repeatability and uptime.
Support new product launches by developing welding process plans tooling and fixture designs.
Collaborate with Product Engineering Manufacturing Quality and Supply Chain to resolve production and quality issues.
Conduct weld trials validate procedures and perform weld inspections to industry and customer standards.
Analyze production data to identify opportunities for cost reduction cycle time improvement and scrap reduction.
Train operators and technicians on proper use and maintenance of robotic welding systems.
Ensure compliance with welding standards (AWS ISO customer specifications).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on welding processes automation and safety.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Welding Engineering or related field.
15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on welding automation.
Hands-on experience with robotic welding programming (Fanuc ABB Motoman or equivalent).
Knowledge of welding metallurgy weld symbols and GD&T.
Proficiency with CAD software for fixture/tooling development.
Strong problem-solving communication and team collaboration skills.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Desired Attributes

AWS Certified Welding Engineer or Technologist certification (or ability to obtain).
Knowledge of PLCs sensors and automation integration.
Experience with weld testing destructive/nondestructive inspection and quality systems.
Practical hands-on aptitude for troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $65000-$105000 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

RFA Engineering () 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 ...