Metal Fabrication Engineer

-Meets all key duties and responsibilities of a Metal Fabrication Engineer.

-Lead and manage operational projects related to metal fabrication, welding, automation, material handling, and plant infrastructure improvements.

-Develop and implement weld line layouts, workstation designs, and material flow strategies to support production requirements and optimize throughput.

-Design, validate, and improve welding fixtures, tooling, and work holding systems to ensure repeatable quality, ergonomic operation, and efficient cycle times.

-Analyze and improve fabrication and welding processes including:

• MIG welding
• Robotic welding applications
• Tube and sheet metal fabrication
• Laser cutting
• Press brake operations
• Assembly processes

-Lead technical activities associated with new product launches, including:

• Manufacturing feasibility reviews
• Process development
• Weld sequence planning
• Fixture design
• Capacity analysis
• Production validation and launch support

-Establish and maintain manufacturing standards, work instructions, process documentation, and operator training programs.

-Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on:

• Labor efficiency
• Weld quality
• Cycle time reduction
• Scrap reduction
• Equipment utilization
• Schedule attainment

-Support robotic welding implementation and optimization, including programming coordination, fixture validation, and process troubleshooting.

-Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to investigate welding defects, dimensional concerns, and process variation using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.

-Work with suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and integrators to specify, procure, install, and commission fabrication and welding equipment.

-Interface with plant leadership, engineers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and production associates to improve manufacturing performance and technical capabilities.

-Conduct project management training, technical coaching, and process improvement workshops as required.

-Position will maintain two direct reports: Cobot programmer and Production Designer (fixtures).

-Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification

Level Required

• Bachelor's Degree - Plastics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Level Desired

• Scientific Molding Certifications, such as RJG
• Train the Trainer
• Certification in Project Management by PMBOK

Work Experience Required

• 3-6 years of relevant work experience
• AutoCAD &/or SolidWorks experience
• Project management experience
• Welding experience, when in Customs operations

Work Experience Desired

• 6-8 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with plastic molding operations.
• Familiarity with Scientific Molding principles
• Knowledge of product design/manufacturability

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