QualityTest Engineer

RFA Engineering () is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are seeking an entry level to experienced 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 customers world-class engineering and manufacturing facilities.

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.

Quality/Test Engineer

The selected candidate will work with an experienced engineering staff supporting quality validation testing reliability and continuous improvement activities associated with engines powertrain systems cast components and off-highway construction and mining equipment. Work may involve laboratory testing machine testing failure analysis root cause investigations product validation manufacturing quality support and supplier quality activities. The work will be highly collaborative with engineering manufacturing validation quality and supplier teams.

Responsibilities

• Support quality validation and testing activities for engine powertrain and off-highway equipment programs.
• Develop and execute test plans test procedures and validation activities.
• Collect analyze and interpret test data to evaluate product performance reliability and durability.
• Investigate product component and system failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Support prototype pilot and production build activities.
• Work with engineering manufacturing and supplier teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Support APQP activities FMEA development and product validation processes.
• Participate in product improvement cost reduction and product health initiatives.
• Support reliability durability and performance testing activities.
• Create and maintain test documentation reports and quality records.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support factory operations through troubleshooting and quality improvement activities.
• Travel to supplier or customer sites pending project needs (up to 10%).

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Entry level candidates and experienced candidates will be considered.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to travel (less than 10% of time).

Desired Attributes

• Experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
• Experience with FMEA root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Experience with validation testing reliability or quality engineering activities.
• Experience with data collection and test data analysis.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production environments.
• Experience with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to engines powertrain systems off-road equipment heavy machinery or industrial products.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on product quality reliability and performance.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Pay Range: $70000-$95000 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
• Health Savings Account
• TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly

Required Experience:

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