Experimental Operations Planner

Dubuque, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

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 selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using state-of-the-art engineering tools & 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.

Experimental Operations Planner

Experimental Operations Planner will work closely with engineering and wage personnel. You will be responsible for the scheduling and facilitation of product testing and experimental shop operations.

Responsibilities

Work closely with experimental shop supervisor to plan and schedule project work.
Oversee build activities in wide range of test facilities
Work closely with wage personnel to complete VISION work requests
Run reports manage work requests and document progress updates
Create detailed plans for each project to outline execution strategy including objectives schedule and cost.
Drive contact with leadership team throughout the project lifecycle to understand/set expectations establish timelines and grow the relationship.
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to identify and allocate the necessary resources for each project.

Desired Skills

Engineering Mechanical/Agricultural Degree Business Degree or Project/Program Management Experience.
Have a strong understanding of Experimental Shop practices and processes.
Have a strong understanding of working with Wage Personnel.
Desire to learn from others in a team environment.
Knowledge and experience in test and evaluation.
Effective time management skills demonstrated within a multi-functional team.
Excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and schedule shop activities.
Must be able to adapt to changes in schedule and testing priorities.

Requirements

Ability to work up to 45 hours per week
Ability to start as early as 5:30 AM
Able to work 100% onsite
Must have a valid drivers license.

Salary Range: commensurate with experience ($55000-$75000)

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 selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff using sta...

Experimental Operations Planner

Experimental Operations Planner will work closely with engineering and wage personnel. You will be responsible for the scheduling and facilitation of product testing and experimental shop operations.

Responsibilities

Work closely with experimental shop supervisor to plan and schedule project work.
Oversee build activities in wide range of test facilities
Work closely with wage personnel to complete VISION work requests
Run reports manage work requests and document progress updates
Create detailed plans for each project to outline execution strategy including objectives schedule and cost.
Drive contact with leadership team throughout the project lifecycle to understand/set expectations establish timelines and grow the relationship.
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to identify and allocate the necessary resources for each project.

Desired Skills

Engineering Mechanical/Agricultural Degree Business Degree or Project/Program Management Experience.
Have a strong understanding of Experimental Shop practices and processes.
Have a strong understanding of working with Wage Personnel.
Desire to learn from others in a team environment.
Knowledge and experience in test and evaluation.
Effective time management skills demonstrated within a multi-functional team.
Excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and schedule shop activities.
Must be able to adapt to changes in schedule and testing priorities.

Requirements