Production Quality Engineer

Rfamec; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan (Traditional & Roth)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

RFA Engineering is seeking a Production Quality Engineer to join our on-site team at a world-class facility in Dubuque, IA. You will work with an experienced staff using state-of-the-art tools to ensure robust fabrication and assembly and deliver high-quality parts to the vehicle assembly line.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for professional growth and potential direct hire by customers are available as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 100% on-site support at customer facility.
• Understanding of construction / off-road equipment optional or beneficial.
• Experience with quality tools and processes for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality investigations and containment actions to prevent line down situations.
• Identify reliability trends with product line and document improvements.
• Support new product introduction to improve reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Represent quality in meetings and reviews and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in quality planning and drive documentation improvements.
• Monitor quality metrics and provide feedback to design teams.

Skills

Quality investigations

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

DMAIC

Control Plans

8D problem solving

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 includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.

Production Quality Engineer

This job involves responding to process and part quality issues to ensure robust and effective fabrication and assembly operations, and delivery of high‑quality parts to the vehicle assembly line. Strong communication skills and ability to work and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment are critical for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality investigations, containment actions and recommended actions to prevent line down situations
• Work with product line to identify, prioritize, and document reliability trends to resolve quality issues
• Provide improvements to product reliability and customer satisfaction through support of new product introduction programs.
• Provide quality representation to applicable meetings and reviews
• Participate in quality planning
• Create/monitor quality documentation and drive resolution to factory quality issues
• Track quality metrics and provide feedback to design teams on gap analysis
• Identify improvements or deterioration in product quality levels
• Identify internal manufacturing process improvements
• Complete process verification audits and document results and corrective actions
• Work with assemblers on operator training certification
• Lead/participate in SCRUM/AGILE projects to improve line quality
• Drive product RGA's and develop recommendations for field action

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or related field required OR equivalent industry experience
• 100% On‑site support
• Basic understanding of construction / off‑road equipment
• Experience with quality tools and processes such as: PFMEA, DMAIC, Control Plans, & 8D problem solving
• Must be a self‑starter, have good communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team
• Must have a valid Drivers License

Desired Attributes

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to convey topics at both a technical and high level effectively
• Welding, fabrication, sheet metal, hydraulic, electrical or paint experience is a plus

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Pay Range: $60,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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