Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Account (401k)

PTO and Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an Entry to Experienced Level Manufacturing Engineer to support engine and powertrain manufacturing operations onsite at customer facilities. The role emphasizes process development, production readiness, and continuous improvement with Lean/Six Sigma approaches.

The ideal candidate will have a related engineering degree, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to travel up to 10% for supplier or site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a related engineering 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.

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

Manufacturing engineering

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking an Entry to Experienced Level Manufacturing Engineer to support engine and powertrain manufacturing operations onsite at customer facilities. The role emphasizes process development, production readiness, and continuous improvement with Lean/Six Sigma approaches.

The ideal candidate will have a related engineering degree, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to travel up to 10% for supplier or site work.