What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Technician position at RFA Engineering?
RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking entry-level to experienced candidates to become an integral part of our engineering team. The selected candidates 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 located near Green Bay, WI.
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 Engineering Technician
As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you will help bridge the gap between engineering and manufacturing with a hands-on approach, working with all departments within the company. This role is a vital resource working on new product development, current product improvement, and manufacturing process improvement. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities and the opportunity to work in both office and manufacturing floor environments.
Job Description
- Support engineering change processes by processing documentation and communicating updates to the production floor.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Audit bills of materials (BOMs) against manufacturing drawings to identify and document discrepancies.
- Maintain and update manufacturing routings in ERP systems to reflect accurate labor and machine time.
- Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineer to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Provide input to enhance manufacturing efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow
- Analyze component changes and confirm design intent is met.
- Review logs and error reports, hold investigations, and develop corrective actions
- Assist in fixture and tooling design by providing feedback on usability, safety, and manufacturability.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with mechanical assemblies and BOM structures
- Ability to read manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills
- Safety first mentality
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience with Microsoft office products.
- Experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
- Ability to use hand measurement tools, (caliper, micrometer, tape measure etc.)
Pay Range: $55,000-$65,000 – Commensurate with experience
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
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.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000