Fabrication Engineer
Job Summary
Provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings / layouts, or specifications to production team for fabrication of customer products.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
- Utilize AutoCAD and/or Solid Edge to create drawing files / layouts for manufacturing (.dxf, .dwg, 3D models, etc.)
- Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, related data, and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts
- Provide material specifications for fabrication jobs
- Develop and implement cost-saving measures
- Evaluate design changes, specifications and drawing releases with customers.
- Determine problem resolutions and implement improvements
- Maintain research and activity documentation and preparation of reports as needed
- Support production staff in every aspect, so that the final product is identical to the design blueprints.
- Utilize ERP system to create and/or modify customer parts (routing, bill of materials, file attachments, etc.) as required.
- Work with software manufacturers to update software and troubleshoot issues.
- Track individual and/or company (KPIs) / metrics. Strive for daily improvements
- Other duties as assigned
Personal Effectiveness Competencies
- Disciplined
- Attention to Detail
- Team Oriented
- Manages Time
- Communicates well
- Willingness to Learn
- Self-Motivated
- Reliable
- Reliable Transportation
- Organizational Skills
- Creative
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Project Management
Academic Competencies
- Associates Degree preferred or 4-5 years of on-the-job experience
- 4-5 years’ experience using AutoCAD and/or 3D modeling software in fabrication environment preferred
Workplace Competencies
- Strong knowledge of engineering design concepts and practices
- The ability to work under strict deadlines without letting the shortage of time affect the quality of work
- Experience of diagnosing and resolving design and functional issues arising in the course of a job
- Must be able to problem solve and make adjustment in CAD, and work with Solid Edge
- Must be proficient in Mathematical Skills
- Flexible and adaptable to customer and business changes
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- High level of technical expertise
- Strong analytical thinker
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems
Environmental Conditions
- Work is primarily performed in a general office environment with standard office equipment.
- Exposure to odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
- Humidity level in factory may be elevated during summer months
Additional Requirements
- BCD (Blaming, Complaining & Defending) is NOT tolerated
- All employees must align with TSF Core Values
- Customer-Focused
- Team-Oriented
- “Smart”-Working
- Hustle
- Enjoyment
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Tri-State Fabricators is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
