Industrial Engineer - Material Flow

John Deere Dubuque Works•Dubuque, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

RFA Engineering is seeking a growth-oriented Industrial Engineer to join its engineering team. The role is onsite at a customer’s engineering and manufacturing facility and focuses on optimizing the movement of components and materials through manufacturing. The engineer will develop, implement, and sustain material delivery systems so the right parts reach the right place at the right time, working with operations, supply management, logistics, and other teams to improve production flow, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement. The position is full-time and offers a full benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, potential direct hire by customers, and opportunities within RFA Engineering. RFA Engineering provides product development and engineering services to industry-leading customers, with a primary focus on off-highway equipment and related machinery. The stated pay range is $60,000–$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, material flow, or logistics.
Understanding of lean manufacturing, production-system principles, and process-optimization techniques.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with material-flow engineering, factory-layout design, or internal-logistics planning.
Working knowledge of simulation and digital line-design tools such as AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, or MPPlanner.
Familiarity with electronic Kanban systems, trigger-based replenishment, and warehouse-managed environments.
Knowledge of capital-project justification and budgeting processes.
Experience conducting work-measurement studies and applying time standards.
Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and database-management tools.
Proficiency with data-analytics tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and sustain material flow strategies and replenishment systems to improve production efficiency and on-time material delivery.
Lead projects to streamline internal logistics, optimize part presentation, and improve material flow through manufacturing.
Use SAP and other ERP tools to manage part delivery schedules, inventory accuracy, and packaging requirements.
Develop and execute layout designs and simulations that support lean manufacturing and ergonomic material-handling improvements.
Coordinate with supply management, manufacturing engineering, and warehousing teams to promote consistent, structured material flow processes.
Provide work direction and process training to material-handling personnel to support standardized practices.
Identify and implement digital tools and automation opportunities that improve visibility, data accuracy, and process performance.
Lead time studies and work-measurement activities, and support labor standardization for incentive pay systems and continuous improvement plans.
Collaborate with safety, maintenance, facilities, logistics, and other departments to ensure material-handling methods meet performance, safety, and ergonomic standards.