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Manufacturing Engineer III

RFA Engineering

Job Location:

Pontiac, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 95000

Posted: 20 August 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026

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 Entry to Experienced Level 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

The selected candidate willapply engineering principles and manufacturing best practices to improve production processes facility layouts and operational efficiency. This role involves analyzing manufacturing methods developing process improvements and supporting the implementation of cost-effective production solutions. The ideal candidate will be proficient in creating engineering drawings interpreting technical specifications and blueprints and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize product quality manufacturability and production performance.

Responsibilities

Conduct time studies motion studies and workflow analyses to evaluate manufacturing maintenance and production operations establishing standard labor times and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency productivity and cost performance.
Interpret engineering drawings blueprints schematics specifications and technical documentation while collaborating with engineering and production teams to establish manufacturing processes quality standards and reliability requirements.
Review production records operator logs process documentation and inspection reports to ensure compliance with quality standards operating procedures and customer requirements.
Support production planning activities by evaluating workforce capabilities equipment capacity manufacturing constraints and production schedules to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
Develop and maintain process documentation including workflow diagrams plant layouts value stream maps routing plans and material flow analyses to improve operational efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Observe manufacturing operations and equipment performance to verify compliance with safety quality maintenance and process standards while identifying opportunities for process optimization.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in mechanical industrial manufacturing or similar engineering degree required.

Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify process inefficiencies evaluate alternatives and implement effective manufacturing solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical information collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing process improvements manufacturing methods tooling concepts and productivity enhancements.
Detail-oriented team player capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy quality and project timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to create sketches engineering drawings layouts and perform engineering calculations to support manufacturing processes tooling design and production improvements.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints GD&T technical drawings schematics specifications and engineering documentation.
Experience utilizing CAD software such as SolidWorks Creo CATIA AutoCAD Inventor or similar engineering design tools to create and modify manufacturing-related designs and documentation.
Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office applications and engineering manufacturing or data analysis software.
Ability to collect analyze and interpret production and process data to support continuous improvement initiatives and drive data-based decision-making.

Desired Experience

Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Kaizen Value Stream Mapping or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with manufacturing process development standard work creation time and motion studies production planning and workflow optimization.
Experience supporting machining fabrication assembly or automated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of quality systems root cause analysis PFMEA control plans statistical process control (SPC) and other quality improvement tools.
Proficiency with ERP MRP MES or manufacturing execution systems.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $60000-$95000 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 Eden Prairie MN branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.

Competitive Benefits