Onsite Experimental Operations Planner

RFA Engineering () 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.

Experimental Operations Planner will work closely with engineering and wage personnel. You will be responsible for the scheduling and facilitation of product testing and experimental shop operations.

• Work closely with experimental shop supervisor to plan and schedule project work.
• Oversee build activities in wide range of test facilities.
• Work closely with wage personnel to complete VISION work requests.
• Run reports, manage work requests and document progress updates.
• Create detailed plans for each project to outline execution strategy including objectives, schedule, and cost.
• Drive contact with leadership team throughout the project lifecycle to understand/set expectations, establish timelines and grow the relationship.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to identify and allocate the necessary resources for each project.

• Engineering Mechanical/Agricultural Degree, Business Degree, or Project/Program Management Experience.
• Have a strong understanding of Experimental Shop practices and processes.
• Have a strong understanding of working with Wage Personnel.
• Desire to learn from others in a team environment.
• Knowledge and experience in test and evaluation.
• Effective time management skills demonstrated within a multi‑functional team.
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and schedule shop activities.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in schedule and testing priorities.

• Ability to work up to 45 hours per week.
• Ability to start as early as 5:30 AM.
• Able to work 100% onsite at John Deere Dubuque Works.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

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.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Tela Doc Healthiest You
• Supplemental Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long‑Term Disability
• Short‑term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
• HSA for Medical Expenses
• Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

• Associates or better in Engineering or related field.
• Bachelors of Science or better in Engineering or related field.
• Bachelors of Science or better in Management or related field.

• Valid Driver's License

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