Fabrication Engineer

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic

Education assistance

Internal training programs

EV charging

Parental leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in the Madison area seeks a Manufacturing Engineer focused on Fabrication for New Product Development (NPD).

You will participate as a team member on an NPD project, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and leading DFM/DFA efforts and equipment selections to move projects toward production. Responsibilities include supporting cost reductions, efficiency improvements, and safety in manufacturing while acting as the fabrication expert for production support engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of integrated manufacturing systems and fluid power (hydraulic & pneumatic).

Responsibilities

• Represent Manufacturing Engineering (Fabrication) on a key NPD project.
• Lead DFM/DFA efforts and select appropriate manufacturing technologies.
• Fill project management role and technical expert on critical automated equipment purchases.
• Support cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Focus on safety within the manufacturing environment and provide production support.

Skills

DFM

DFA

Fluid power

Multi-tasking

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Fanuc robotics

Sheet metal fabrication

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.