Industrial Engineer - Material Flow

RFA Engineering; Peru Township (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance (Supplemental)

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

401k & Roth 401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize material flow in a world-class manufacturing environment in Iowa. You will design, implement, and sustain material delivery systems, working with operations, supply management, and logistics to improve production flow.

Responsibilities include leading logistics projects, using SAP and ERP tools to manage delivery schedules and inventory, and developing layouts and simulations for lean improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, material flow, or logistics.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, production system principles, and process optimization techniques.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and sustain material flow strategies and replenishment systems that improve production efficiency and on-time material delivery.
• Lead projects to streamline internal logistics processes, optimize part presentation, and enhance the flow of materials through the manufacturing system.
• Use SAP and other ERP tools to manage part delivery schedules, inventory accuracy, and packaging requirements.
• Develop and execute layout designs and simulations to support lean manufacturing and ergonomic material handling improvements.
• Coordinate with supply management, manufacturing engineering, and warehousing teams to drive consistency in structured material flow processes.
• Provide work direction and process training to material handling personnel to ensure standardized practices are followed.
• Identify and implement digital tools and automation opportunities that improve visibility, data accuracy, and process performance.
• Lead time studies, work measurement activities, and labor standardization in support of incentive pay systems and continuous improvement plans.
• Collaborate across departments—including safety, maintenance, facilities, and logistics—to ensure material handling methods meet performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analytics

Education

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

FactoryCAD

MPPlanner

Excel

Power BI

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 a growth-oriented 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 includesopportunitiesfor professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

As an Industrial Engineer you will play a key role in optimizing how components and materials move through the manufacturing process. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and sustaining efficient material delivery systems that ensure the right parts are delivered to the right place, at the right time. You will work cross-functionally with operations, supply management, and logistics teams to enhance production flow, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and sustain material flow strategies and replenishment systems that improve production efficiency and on-time material delivery.

Lead projects to streamline internal logistics processes, optimize part presentation, and enhance the flow of materials through the manufacturing system.

Use SAP and other ERP tools to manage part delivery schedules, inventory accuracy, and packaging requirements.

Develop and execute layout designs and simulations to support lean manufacturing and ergonomic material handling improvements.

Coordinate with supply management, manufacturing engineering, and warehousing teams to drive consistency in structured material flow processes.

Provide work direction and process training to material handling personnel to ensure standardized practices are followed.

Identify and implement digital tools and automation opportunities that improve visibility, data accuracy, and process performance.

Lead time studies, work measurement activities, and labor standardization in support of incentive pay systems and continuous improvement plans.

Collaborate across departments—including safety, maintenance, facilities, and logistics—to ensure material handling methods meet performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.

Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, material flow, or logistics.

Understanding of lean manufacturing, production system principles, and process optimization techniques.

Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Desired Attributes

Hands-on experience with material flow engineering, factory layout design, or internal logistics planning.

Working knowledge of simulation and digital line design tools such as AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, or MPPlanner.

Familiarity with electronic Kanban systems, trigger-based replenishment, and warehouse-managed environments.

• Knowledge of capital project justification and budgeting processes.

Experience conducting work measurement studies and applying time standards.

• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and database management tools.

Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Power BI.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Pay 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

Skills

Novice

Quality - Reliability Novice

Novice

Preferred

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 Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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