Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

Rfamec; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Account (401k & R-

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

EAP (Employee Assistance Programs)

Vision Insurance

Job summary

RFA Engineering seeks an entry-level to experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role at a leading customer facility in Sanford, NC. You will support production operations, equipment implementation, and process improvements in a high-volume environment.

Collaborate across manufacturing, quality, maintenance and safety teams to drive productivity and product quality, while supporting NPI and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 0–2 years engineering experience, internships or co-ops acceptable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, tooling and processes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work on-site at customer facility in Sanford, NC.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for assembly and manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling and process issues.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and improve standard work instructions and processes.
• Assist with process, tooling and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production workflows and support line balancing and capacity improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Engineering to resolve challenges.
• Support new product introduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain engineering documentation and validation records.
• Provide hands-on floor support to enhance safety, quality, delivery and productivity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings & specs

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related

BS in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

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-level to experienced 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 in Sanford, NC.

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.

Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

A Manufacturing Engineer will support production operations, equipment implementation, process optimization, and new product introduction activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment. In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing, quality, operations, maintenance, safety, and engineering teams to improve productivity, enhance product quality, optimize facility utilization, and implement manufacturing process improvements.

Job Description

• Provide technical support for assembly and manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, document, and improve standard work instructions and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with process, tooling, and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production workflows and support line balancing and capacity improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support new product introduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain engineering documentation, validation records, and process-related reports.
• Provide hands‑on support on the manufacturing floor to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co‑op experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment.

Desired Experience

• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD software such as Creo and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Quality Management Systems.
• PMP certification or equivalent project leadership experience.
• Lean Certification such as Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience supporting new product introduction programs.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment specification, acquisition, and implementation.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Salary Range $60,000- $75,000/year 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 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
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Quality - Reliability

Novice

MFG - Cost Analysis

Novice

MFG - General Manufacturing

Novice

CAD Skill Adv Surfacing (A Surface)

Novice

Education

Preferred

Bachelors of Science or better in Industrial Engineering or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related field.

Bachelors of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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