Fabrication Engineer

MJ Celco • Schiller Park, IL

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About The Position

The Fabrication Engineer plans, organizes and directs engineering to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing various duties. This role involves providing overall direction to the engineering function, managing product realization planning processes, and supporting global customer team activities. The engineer will also suggest new methods or technologies to improve products and processes, analyze tooling difficulties, and assist the Sales Department with manufacturing feasibility for product designs. Additionally, the engineer will drive product modification processes, review design criteria for existing products, and work closely with sales and operations to meet customer needs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related study strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS16949 standard requirements and quality management system.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in the use of statistical analysis methods of problem solving.
• Highly developed professional relationships with OEM customers and key component suppliers working in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in tooling and fixtures, design, material processing, cost analysis, material handling, and personal computing.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, ProE, etc.
• Knowledge of APQP project management and knowledge of GD&T specifications.
• Strong motivation to teach, mentor, learn and contribute imperative.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills a must; strong collaboration.
• Amada and Salvagnini software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction to the engineering function through the development of engineering policies and procedures consistent with organizational requirements and corporate standards.
• Manages and coordinates the activities of the product realization planning process to improve quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support global customer team activities and assist in the management of critical issues, if necessary, through direct involvement with customers.
• Suggests new methods or technology and recommends options to improve current products, processes, etc.
• Incorporate the latest developments in tooling, equipment, and materials to achieve production volumes at the highest quality and lowest cost.
• Analyze the causes and effects of major tooling difficulties, using statistical analysis methods to develop recommendations and action plans for solutions.
• Assist the Sales Department to determine manufacturing feasibility for product design and assist in answering engineering related questions, concerns or use of expertise to help progress new projects and product.
• Drive and help implement product modification processes to enhance product performance, improve reliability, reduce cost, and improve ease of manufacturing.
• Review design criteria of existing products to ensure considerations for improved performance and efficiency are incorporated into these products which make them more feature rich at reduced cost.
• Work closely with sales and operations on issues relating to current and future product requirements and implements product design efforts which meet the evolving need of the customers.
• Provides direction, forecasts work activities for self and others while maintaining positive employee relations and fosters a team working environment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree