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 Senior 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.
Project Engineer / Supply Chain Specialist
Responsibilities
- Support purchasing and supply chain activities for electrical and electronic components.
- Coordinate purchasing requests, material needs, and supplier activities.
- Track procurement and supply chain actions through completion.
- Support supply resiliency and continuity-of-supply initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams.
- Develop reports, dashboards, metrics, and stakeholder updates.
- Maintain accurate project and procurement records.
- Support financial reconciliation and reporting.
- Identify opportunities for process and workflow improvements.
- Manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement, engineering, project management, business, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive assignments to completion.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Desired Attributes
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, category management, or buyer roles.
- Experience with semiconductors, connectors, electronics, or electronic components.
- Experience with supply planning, last-time buys, spot buys, or continuity-of-supply activities.
- Experience with Salesforce, dashboards, reporting, or workflow improvements.
- Experience working with engineering teams and technical suppliers.
- Experience with financial or procurement reporting.
- Electrical, electronics, engineering, business, or supply-chain background.
- APICS, ASCM, ISM, CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification is beneficial.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Pay Range: $80,000 - $120,000 – 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 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
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