Fabrication Process Engineer

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Develop manufacturing cost estimates for fabricated aluminum extrusions through manual and automated manufacturing cells.
• Provide quotes and feedback to sales and customers.
• Design, quote, and implement manufacturing processes using applied technical skills & sound judgement.
• Develop automated equipment, tooling costs, and lead times.
• Analyze quality defects and ensure that fabricated aluminum extrusions meet customer standards.
• Review & Interpret Manufacturing drawings to evaluate existing process capabilities & constraints.
• Apply an understanding of process and equipment failure modes to create reliable systems and processes.
• Design electro-mechanical systems for automated equipment using engineering principles and mechanical & electrical know-how.
• Specify materials, components, and equipment for manufacturing.
• Assemble, program, and support manufacturing systems, such as CNC Machining, Punching, and Bending equipment.
• Maintain knowledge and root cause analysis, use of hand tools, welding, power tools, etc.
• Manage project schedules and budgets within pre-determined limits.
• Create processes, procedures, and standardized work to ensure effective startup and ongoing fabrication of aluminum extrusions.
• Prepare engineering reports and requests for capital with justification of ROI.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering and a minimum of three years of prior relevant experience.
• Minimum two years’ Experience in Autodesk Inventor.
• Moderate to Advanced Understanding of Mechanical Design, Fits, Weldments, and Assemblies.
• Moderate Understanding of Drafting Manufacturing Prints with Tolerances.
• Working knowledge and Interpretation of GD&T.
• Moderate understanding of machining and fabrication methods and principles.

It Would Be Great If You Have

• Certified Fanuc Robot Programming Experience.
• Allen Bradley PLC and HMI Programming Experience.
• General Industrial Controls Experience. (Servos, VFD’s, Analog/Digital I/O, etc...)
• CNC CAM Experience.
• Hydraulic Tooling Design (For CNC Fixtures & Punch Applications).