Engineer I - Manufacturing

About the role

Cadrex is searching for a Precision Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer I to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; and coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify potential areas of improvement
• Carry out process improvement, problem resolution, and project management
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency
• Prepare and present plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
• Coverage the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results
• Create processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary goals as well as performance quotas
• Establish an effective and efficient work sequence
• Devise new solutions to existing manufacturing problems
• Design, develop and test sources and cost-justify various tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, safety, improved efficiency, and training opportunities

Requirements

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years’ experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment. May use equivalent combination of education and experience. 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred). Bilingual Spanish preferred

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred or associates degree with experience in related field

Location

Onsite

Schedule

M-F

Benefits

• Total Compensation Includes: Health/dental/vision coverage, employer-paid and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off and holiday pay, monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify), 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%, education support program, safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement, referral bonuses, bonus plan for all full-time employees

Pay

$70,000-$86,000 Yearly

About Us

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, Cadrex offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex’s Core Values

• Safety first
• Rising to the challenge
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Doing the right thing

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.