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Supply Chain Project Engineer

Job Description - Supply Chain Project Engineer

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise.  We are seeking an Entry to Experienced Level 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.


Supply Chain Project Engineer


A Supply Chain Project Engineer will support the successful implementation of continuous product improvement initiatives across a global manufacturing and supply chain environment. This role serves as the primary liaison between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, operations, and product support teams to ensure product changes are effectively introduced while minimizing disruptions, inventory risk, scrap, and rework.


Responsibilities




  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the supply chain impact of continuous improvement and product change initiatives.

  • Coordinate implementation activities across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, operations, quality, and product support teams.

  • Assess and communicate the effects of engineering changes throughout the value chain.

  • Develop and maintain visibility of active and upcoming product improvement projects.

  • Manage component phase-in and phase-out activities across multiple manufacturing and distribution locations.

  • Monitor and communicate implementation timing, inventory impacts, and expected effectiveness dates.

  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with product changes, inventory obsolescence, scrap, and rework.

  • Gather and maintain component and equipment effectivity information to support implementation planning.

  • Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations that provide program status and implementation metrics.

  • Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

  • Coordinate product support inventory requirements and facilitate stocking requests as needed.

  • Provide guidance and best practices related to supply chain readiness for product changes.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance implementation effectiveness and reduce value chain disruptions.

  • Participate in occasional visits to manufacturing, supplier, testing, or engineering facilities as required.


Requirements




  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of professional experience in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, project management, or related technical roles.

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

  • Experience coordinating activities across multiple functions and stakeholders.

  • Working knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management, and product implementation processes.

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to travel up to 10%.


Desired Experience



  • Experience supporting engineering change management or product lifecycle management processes.

  • Knowledge of manufacturing, operations, quality, purchasing, and product development functions.

  • Experience with reporting tools, dashboards, and data visualization.

  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.

  • Understanding of inventory planning, material flow, and supply chain optimization practices.

  • Ability to drive organizational change and influence stakeholders without direct authority.




Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.


Pay Range: $60,000-$95,000 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 Eden Prairie, MN, 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

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