Fabrication Engineer

Weil-McLain; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Leadership development programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

Weil-McLain, a leading North American brand of hydronic heating systems, seeks a Fabrication Engineer to improve the cost of quality and assure products, processes, and systems meet company expectations. You will focus on the fabrication function and implement Standard Work Instructions while expanding Lean culture across the plant.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in sheet metal manufacturing, strong experience with SolidWorks/Creo, and proficiency in ERP/PLM tools, with a BS in Engineering and

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Sheet metal fabrication knowledge.
• Lean manufacturing tools and implementation experience.
• Engineering change management and cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspect instructions.
• Knowledge of ISO requirements and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Improve cost of quality and ensure products, services, and manufacturing systems meet company standards.
• Develop and implement standard work instructions and lean initiatives.
• Provide technical support to fabrication processes (turret press, stamping, brake, welding, paint).
• Conduct time studies, data development for rates, line balancing and cost estimates; drive workplace improvements.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Engineering drawing interpretation

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

PLM/ERP systems navigation

Six Sigma awareness

Education

B.S. Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or equivalent)

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ERP systems (PLM/others)

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our Rise talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Fabrication Engineer, you will work to improve Weil-McLain's companywide cost of quality and assure products, service and manufacturing systems meet company expectations with focus in the fabrication function.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and implement Standard Work Instructions
• Support and expand Lean culture and implementation throughout the plant.
• Identify and implement safety improvements.

1. Operational Support and Analysis:

• Provide technical expertise to the Fabrication department for processes such as Turret Press, Stamping Press, Brake Press, Welding, and Powder Paint.
• Evaluate fabrication issues stemming from product design, process variation, incoming products, or employee issues and help develop systems to reduce or eliminate the probability of the issue re-occurring.
• Completes time studies and data development for rates, line balancing and cost estimates. Completes workplace improvements, methods, and layouts

3 New Product Development/Capital Investments:

• Includes the successful crafting of a capital appropriation request (E201) with supporting EVA calculations as well as project management leadership. Processes engineering change requests (ECR's)
• Analyse reports and data collected to determine and recommend changes in methods, tooling, and/or equipment to more fully utilize manpower and time to increase productivity, quality, or product value.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

Required Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Sheet metal Fabrication Knowledge
• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced Skills in Microsoft excel required.
• Lean manufacturing skills and demonstrated the use of the tools.
• Strong engineering and process conformance knowledge and experience including SWI (standard work), Testing and audit processes, and Engineering change management and support cross-functional teams. Ability to communicate throughout the company at any given level.
• The individual must also have the ability to lead projects involving several departments to implement solutions to these issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring completion.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of standard mechanical and electrical instruments, functional gauges and test rigs. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and inspection instructions.
• Knowledge of ISO requirements.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Ability to learn and navigate different PLM and ERP systems.
• Establish Routings for new products.
• Experience with Solid Works and Creo.
• Requires planning and organizational skills in complex technical functions.
• Appropriate written and clear verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Achieving results using key performance metrics and continuous improvement
• Problem solving using disciplined problem-solving methods and analytical thinking.
• Decision making: fact-based, assess appropriate risk
• Be process based and understand process-based thinking

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in stamping, metal forming, and welding environmentis strongly preferred.
• Experience in Powder Coat is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment Preferred
• 3+ years experience in Quality Assurance desired

Education & Certifications

• B.S. Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or equivalent)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Travel & Working Environment

• Up to 25% travel
• Office working environment and plant floor.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time to monitor floor operations as part of standards and monitoring plant performance.
• Moderate risk (Requires special mitigating precautions and/or personal protective equipment or due to potential risk with machinery or chemicals).

DISCLAIMERS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WEIL-MCLAIN VALUES

All Weil-McLain divisions are committed to the effective use of the Weil-McLain Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Weil-McLain business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do, and more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads.

What Benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.