Job Type
Full-time
Description
Since 1948, Follett Products, LLC, has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high-quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries.
Follett currently has an opportunity for a
Senior Fabrication Engineer to join our Team!
Follett's benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match, bonus opportunity, and much more.
Job Summary
The Senior Fabrication Engineer is responsible for designing, establishing, and improving sheet metal and tube fabrication systems. Establishing and maintaining labor standards. Managing capacity planning, resource utilization and efficiency metrics. Developing and maintaining process documentation. Participating in continuous product and process improvement activities. Representing the interests of fabrication on cross-functional product development teams.
Essential Functions
- Develop manufacturing methods to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
- Review production schedules, design specifications and related information to provide engineering support for the production teams.
- Analyze product or component design concepts to assess fabrication feasibility.
- Use 3D CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD preferred) to develop and communicate assembly fixture concepts and 2D work cell layouts.
- Develop work cell designs that optimize equipment and material layout.
- Recommend design approaches considering customer specifications, product or component performance requirements, and fabrication processes.
- Support the development of qualification test plans and procedures to assure the performance and reliability of assembled products.
- Direct the Model Shop to fabricate and assemble prototypes and test setups.
- Provide product introduction training for the production teams.
- Provide time and resource estimates to meet project objectives.
- Provide technical and progress reports as required.
- Apply statistical methods to develop fabrication processes and establish quality and reliability objectives. Minitab experience is preferred.
- Maintain labor standards to define staff requirements and production standards.
- Establish and maintain process documentation.
- Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program for fabrication equipment.
- Coordinate activities to resolve production issues, ensure product quality, and manage cost.
- Recommend methods to improve utilization of equipment, personnel, material, and utilities.
- Select, justify, purchase, install, and validate capital equipment required for new or improved manufacturing processes. Train production and maintenance personnel.
- Provide technical support for other Follett departments as required.
- Analyze, understand and implement industry best practices.
- Support the engineering change process.
- Direct the activities of less experienced engineering personnel.
- Represent the manufacturing organization in meetings to plan and coordinate work.
- Plan and manage large, complex manufacturing projects.
- Accomplish simultaneous projects. Resolve conflicting project requirements and priorities.
- Conduct on-site technical visits. Review and evaluate equipment, processes, and systems.
- Know and follow corporate procedures and policies.
Requirements
Supervisory Requirements:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience of 8+ years in a fabrication environment.
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication methods and equipment such as fiberoptic lasers and press brakes.
- Experience with CNC tube bending and forming methods and equipment is preferred.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and kaizen is preferred.
- Experience on cross-functional product development teams.
- Team leadership experience.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products.
- Detailed ERP system knowledge and experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Occasional lifting of no more than 25 pounds.
- Office and manufacturing environment (manufacturing environment not temperature controlled).
- Regular use of hands and fingers to type on keyboard, operate computer mouse, use of telephone, and various office equipment.
- Noise level – low to moderate.
Travel Requirements
- Moderate travel, approximately 10%, as required to perform job duties.
- Requirements include travel between Follett business locations and to attend meetings or training outside the company as requested.
If you meet the position’s qualifications and are looking for an exciting and challenging career with growth opportunities, then Follett is the place for you. Follett Products, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
