About this role
RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidate will work with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals using state-of-the-art tools and processes.
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.
Manufacturing Engineer
The selected candidate will support the development and implementation of an advanced centrifugal casting process. This position combines hands-on manufacturing engineering, research and development, experimental execution, and production-process improvement.
The engineer will help establish manufacturing parameters, conduct design of experiments, document results, and improve process safety, traceability, quality, and production flow. Approximately 75% of the work will be performed in a shop-floor environment.
Responsibilities
• Support the development and implementation of centrifugal casting processes and associated manufacturing parameters.
• Prepare, inspect, and start manufacturing equipment for daily experimental activities.
• Plan, execute, and document design of experiments related to casting and manufacturing-process development.
• Analyze experimental results and communicate findings, recommendations, and required process adjustments.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes with an emphasis on safety, quality, cost, traceability, and production flow.
• Create and maintain process documentation, experiment records, technical reports, and project updates.
• Review engineering drawings and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Communicate equipment needs, technical roadblocks, safety concerns, and project risks to the appropriate team members.
• Participate in regular project and leadership update meetings.
• Coordinate daily work and provide clear technical handoffs to team members working on subsequent shifts.
• Support machining and other related manufacturing activities as project needs require.
• Perform hands-on work in an industrial foundry and shop-floor environment.
• Travel domestically as project needs require, up to 25%.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, and two or more years of relevant industrial experience.
• An associate degree in a related technical field with at least four years of relevant experience may also be considered.
• Demonstrated commitment to manufacturing and workplace safety.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with foundry, casting, or comparable industrial manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interest in hands-on engineering and manufacturing work.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document technical findings and clearly communicate process recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work primarily on the shop floor while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work in proximity to industrial equipment and electromagnetic fields.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25%.
Desired Experience
• Experience supporting casting, foundry, or metal-processing operations.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with machining processes and equipment.
• Experience planning and executing design of experiments.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting manufacturing or experimental data.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps.
• Background supporting research and development activities in a production environment.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment and production personnel on the shop floor.
• Demonstrated ability to convert experimental findings into practical manufacturing-process improvements.
• Experience developing processes focused on improved safety, single-piece flow, traceability, quality, and cost reduction.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $60,000-$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 Eden Prairie, MN, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly