What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Engineer position at Jensen Metal Products Inc.?
Why Work For Us?
Jensen Metal Products is a metal fabrication business serving the Midwest and surrounding regions with custom quality sheet metal parts and assemblies since 1922. From engineering to packaging, our goal is to be a one-stop shop that exceeds our customers’ expectations for quality, delivery, great customer service and cost. We have a wide range of capabilities and produce a vast array of products serving many types of businesses. Jensen Metal Products has an excellent reputation in the industry and we pride ourselves in having strong, long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers. We welcome you to join our team!
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits
- Paid vacation & sick leave
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Employee discount
- Safety PPE Reimbursement
Position Summary
As a Fabrication Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our production processes to ensure high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing of metal components. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and refining manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Your expertise will help drive continuous improvement initiatives and support our commitment to delivering superior metal products to our customers. The ideal candidate must have job shop engineering and/or fabrication experience. It is a rewarding position in a fast-paced work environment where safety, quality, delivery and customer service are top priority. This is a full-time, onsite position.
Essential Functions
Engineering
- Create SolidWorks models and flat blank developments from customer specifications
- Creating routings, BOM’s and control plans for production
- Reverse engineering from customer samples
- Create internal drawings to support customer needs and quality requirements
- Assist other Jensen team members in estimating costs on potential business
- Assist in selection and implementation of new equipment, processes, and tooling
- Implement 5S or lean initiatives on shop floor
Programming
- Create laser programs using Radan for Mazak and LVD lasers
- Create brake press programs using Radan
- Develop process sheets including tooling location info and positioning as needed
- Work directly with production to help troubleshoot processes and programs
Quality Assurance
- Monitor and control process parameters to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications
- Investigate and resolve quality issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed
- Conduct regular audits and process evaluations to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies
Customer Relations
- Work directly with the customer to develop products, reduce costs, and improve quality
- Help support a customer’s order as it is being processed through the shop
- Onsite customer visits when necessary
- Support Jensen’s Lean Manufacturing Program
Standards and Measurements of Performance
- Achieving customer delivery request dates
- Exceeding customer PPM quality level expectations
- Engineering throughput / cycle times
Requirements
- Strong computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks 3D modeling (or similar 3D modeling software with emphasis on sheet metal processing), CNC programming
- Hardworking, high energy, results oriented individual, with a passion for the customer
- Proven ability to speak and present to all members of an organization, including both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with a multicultural and diverse team and influence other departments and senior managers
Education and Experience
- Proven experience as a Fabrication Engineer in contract manufacturing rather than a product line
- 5 years of Fabrication experience is critical; lasers, cnc turret punch press, spotwelding, rolling, forming/press brakes, mig & tig welding, assembly
- Strong understanding of metalworking processes, equipment, and materials
- Strong SolidWorks® (sheet metal) background
- Process certifications, such as a Six Sigma belt, is preferred but not required
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear.
- The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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