Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, NPI & Process Improvement

Energy Jobline ZR; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care

Vision Insurance

Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insur

Company Paid Long-Term

Supplemental Short-Term

Retirement Savings Account (Trad/ Roth

Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care

Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an Entry to Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site team at a world-class facility. The role supports engines, powertrain systems, and related components, with focus on process development, production readiness, quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and suppliers, lead root cause investigations, and travel up to 10% to supplier or customer sites.

Qualifications

• 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%.

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%).

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teams

MS Office

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

Control plans

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking an Entry to Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site team at a world-class facility. The role supports engines, powertrain systems, and related components, with focus on process development, production readiness, quality improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and suppliers, lead root cause investigations, and travel up to 10% to supplier or customer sites.