Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process & NPI Leader

Rfamec; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

PTO

Paid Holidays

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking an Entry to Experienced Level Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team onsite at a world-class facility. You will support engines and powertrain manufacturing, participate in process development, and lead improvement initiatives across cross-functional groups.

The role emphasizes APQP, PFMEA, control plans, lean techniques, and Six Sigma methods, with up to 10% travel and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant 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.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and assembly operations for engines and powertrain systems.
• Participate in process development, improvement, and production readiness activities.
• Support new product introduction and product launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve quality, safety, delivery and cost.
• Support APQP activities, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing validation.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify opportunities for process improvements and waste reduction.
• Assist with supplier collaboration to improve component quality and delivery performance.
• Travel to supplier or customer sites as needed (up to ~10%).

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

RFA Engineering is seeking an Entry to Experienced Level Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team onsite at a world-class facility. You will support engines and powertrain manufacturing, participate in process development, and lead improvement initiatives across cross-functional groups.

The role emphasizes APQP, PFMEA, control plans, lean techniques, and Six Sigma methods, with up to 10% travel and competitive benefits.