Senior quality 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 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 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.

Senior Quality Engineer

RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality readiness and process development for capital equipment and production programs. This role focuses on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), risk mitigation, and the development of robust manufacturing processes. The position works cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure production systems meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and develop APQP deliverables including: Process Flow Diagrams, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), Control Plans.
• Support and track corrective actions identified through PFMEAs and other risk assessments.
• Lead APQP readiness and quality planning meetings with cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Develop and review process capability studies and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Create and maintain Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation.
• Establish and help maintain quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products.
• Review sampling procedures, inspection methods, and testing plans to ensure product integrity and reliability.
• Support evaluation of production and measurement equipment accuracy and precision.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare formal documentation and present quality readiness updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of APQP processes and documentation.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow documentation.
• Understanding of process capability studies and measurement systems analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional meetings and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume or automotive-style manufacturing environments.
• Experience with metrology, CMM, or validation testing processes.
• Background supporting capital equipment or production line launches.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Salary Range

$70,000-$100,000 – 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