Fab Engineer

Momentum Manufacturing; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Manufacturing in St. Johnsbury, VT, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for Fabrication to drive NPI and improve processes for sheet metal, tube frames, welded components, and large assemblies.

You will review customer drawings and CAD models to verify tolerances, and provide DFM feedback to customers. You will collaborate with Estimating, Customer Service, Production, Quality and Sales to support NPI and shop-floor improvements, aiming to reduce cycle times and scrap while ensuring AS9100

Qualifications

• Bachelor or associate's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field; experience may substitute for degree
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication equipment and willingness to work on the floor to learn
• Proficiency with CAD for part modeling & engineering drawings
• Strong computer skills in Windows-based programs
• Knowledge of quality control methodologies and manufacturing safety standards

Responsibilities

• Support NPI to meet customer deadlines with process models & drawings
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor producing first-time runs for large assemblies
• Specify & order tooling for forming & punching operations
• Design fixtures for robotic or manual welding and program welding robots
• Support process improvement on the production floor
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for defects or process deviations
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce cycle times and scrap
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout manufacturing

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication understanding

CAD proficiency

Quality control methodologies

Manufacturing safety standards

Windows-based software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Trumpf/Amada programming software

Miller Intellipath

Paperless Parts

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer- Fabrication

Department: Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role:

The Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for New Part Introduction (NPI) & process optimization of sheet metal, tube frame, welded components and large assemblies. This involves reviewing customer drawings & CAD models to ensure tolerances match process capability and providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback to the customer. The engineer will work across functional departments such as Estimating, Customer Service, Production, Quality & Sales to support NPI. In addition to NPI this role will help improve existing processes on the shop floor to reduce cycle times, scrap or improve organization. This position will work in an Aerospace environment meeting AS9100 quality standards & in a fabrication shop that is CMMC 2.0 certified.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor or associate's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Experience may be substituted in lieu of an engineering degree
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication equipment or the willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor to learn these processes hands on
• Proficiency with CAD software for part modeling & engineering drawings
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in all windows based programs
• Knowledge of quality control methodologies and manufacturing safety standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Solidworks for CAD, Trumpf/Amada software for programming fabrication equipment, Miller Intellipath for programming welding robots & Paperless Parts for quoting
• Experience working in an AS9100 & CMMC 2.0 environment
• Hands-on experience with punch/laser combos, press brakes, robotic welding & powder coating
• Experience working directly with customers for DFM
• Knowledge of how to use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python

Responsibilities:

• Support NPI to meet customer deadlines by preparing customer files for production in the form of process models & drawings
• Spending time on the manufacturing floor producing first time runs directly with production for large assemblies
• Specifying & ordering tooling for forming & punching operations
• Designing fixtures for robotic or manual welding & programming welding robots
• Supporting process improvement on the production floor
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for defects or process deviations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on reducing cycle times and scrap.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Skills:

The Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer utilizes technical skills in CAD software daily for solid modeling & engineering drawing creation. Strong analytical skills are essential for troubleshooting production issues and implementing effective solutions that enhance quality and efficiency. Communication skills are critical when collaborating with cross-functional teams and training production personnel on new procedures. Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies supports continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste and improve cycle times

Work Environment

This position operates in both office and manufacturing floor environments. Exposure to noise, machinery, temperature variation, and industrial conditions may occur when accessing plant areas.

Momentum Manufacturing complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the application or employment process should notify Human Resources.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to stand, sit, bend and kneel without difficulty
• Ability to repeatedly lift/pull/push 50lbs
• Exposure to loud noises
• Working in the presence of fork trucks and other manufacturing machinery

Equal Opportunity Employer

Momentum Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify the role as business needs evolve.