Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. RFA Engineering scores B on the Alion truth index.
RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) 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 customer's world-class engineering and manufacturing facility.
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.
Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer
The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff supporting manufacturing operations associated with diesel and natural gas engines, powertrain systems, axles, drives, gears, torque converters, cast components, and off-highway construction and mining equipment. Work may include manufacturing process development, factory support, quality improvement, production readiness, APQP activities, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. The work will be highly collaborative with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and supplier teams.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing and assembly operations for engines, powertrain systems, cast components, and off-highway equipment.
- Participate in manufacturing process development, process improvement, and production readiness activities.
- Support new product introduction and product launch activities.
- Work with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supplier teams to resolve technical issues impacting production.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve quality, safety, delivery, and cost.
- Support APQP activities, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing validation efforts.
- Analyze manufacturing data and identify opportunities for process improvements and waste reduction.
- Support factory operations through troubleshooting and resolution of production concerns.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve component quality, manufacturability, and delivery performance.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and product reliability activities.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Collaborate with other groups (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Supplier Development, Operations, etc.) as necessary.
- Travel to supplier or customer sites pending project need (up to ~10%).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing, production, process, or quality engineering.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Experience solving production and quality issues.
- Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Desired Experience
- Experience with engines, powertrain systems, castings, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Experience supporting new product launches and production readiness activities.
- Background working with suppliers to improve quality and performance.
- Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC and Six Sigma.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $60,000-$85,000 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