Fabrication Engineer

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site UW Health clinic

Education assistance

EV charging

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

On-site fitness center

Walking paths

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Inc. in Madison, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Fabrication for New Product Development (NPD).

You will work on cutting-edge technologies and automated equipment, serving as the Fabrication expert on NPD teams and collaborating with Present Product groups as projects move to production. Key duties include leading DFM/DFA efforts, selecting suitable manufacturing technologies, and supporting cost reductions and continuous improvements while prioritizing safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of integrated manufacturing systems.
• Understanding of Fluid Power Systems (hydraulic and pneumatic).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and proactively create contingency plans.
• Must be able to work with sense of urgency and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Represent Manufacturing Engineering (Fabrication) on an NPD project.
• Collaborate with cross-functional NPD team; lead DFM/DFA and tech selection.
• Fill PM and technical expert role on critical new automated equipment purchases.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement for fabrication.
• Focus on safety within the manufacturing environment.
• Provide technical support as SME for production support engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Expedite equipment and tooling repairs with urgency.
• Specify and install new capital equipment as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

DFM/DFA

Robotic systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic

PLC troubleshooting

Sheet metal fabrication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

This Manufacturing Engineer specializes in Fabrication for New Product Development (NPD) within a manufacturing setting. The role involves working with new technologies and automated equipment to build technical skills, serving as the Fabrication expert on NPD teams, and collaborating with Present Product groups as projects transition to production.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This position will be a team member representing Manufacturing Engineering (Fabrication) on a key New Product Development (NPD) project
• Collaborate with a cross-functional NPD team and lead efforts focusing on DFM/DFA as well as selection of appropriate manufacturing technologies and processes
• Fill project management role and technical expert role on critical new automated equipment purchases
• Support cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and other continuous improvement projects as required in support of fabrication business unit
• Focus on safety within manufacturing environment
• Provide technical support as a subject matter expert for production support engineering, maintenance, and operations
• Expedite equipment and tooling repairs with a sense of urgency
• Specify and install new capital equipment as required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or related
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing environment
• Understanding of integrated manufacturing systems
• Understanding of Fluid Power Systems (hydraulic and pneumatic)
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and proactively create contingency plans
• Must be able to work with sense of urgency and under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of equipment safety, functional safety, and risk assessment and safety validation process
• Understanding of PLC systems and ability to troubleshoot
• Understanding of robotic systems (Fanuc Preferred)
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts and controls
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication.

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Required

1 to 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience

Must be able to learn on the fly, be an excellent problem solver and be able to work independently.

Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Understanding of robotic systems (Fanuc Preferred).

Preferred

Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Experience troubleshooting PLC controlled equipment preferred.

Experience with the operation of and programming of CNC controlled equipment preferred.

Experience reading electrical schematics and understanding electrical systems is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications

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