Fabrication Engineer: Prototyping & Design Expert

Street Factory Media; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Street Factory Media is seeking a skilled Fabrication Engineer to design and prototype parts, components, and custom products using welding, machining, sheet metal forming, and 3D printing.

The role requires hands-on execution, strong materials knowledge, and the ability to translate ideas into detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs, with collaboration across creative and project management teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fabrication design experience.
• Proven experience in fabrication, product development or prototyping.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino).
• Proficient in Adobe Suite.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques including welding, machining, CNC milling, carpentry, 3D printing, and generic print production.

Responsibilities

• DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: Collaborate with engineering, product development, and design teams to conceptualize, develop, and refine designs for fabrication. Translate conceptual ideas into detailed design drawings and specifications.
• FABRICATION TECHNIQUES: Utilize welding, machining, sheet metal forming, and 3D printing to produce prototypes, parts, and assemblies.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE: Perform quality checks and inspections to ensure components meet specifications and standards.
• Technical Documentation: Create assembly instructions, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and material specs.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate objectives, timelines and budgets.

Skills

Fabrication design

3D modeling

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Suite

Job description

Street Factory Media is seeking a skilled Fabrication Engineer to design and prototype parts, components, and custom products using welding, machining, sheet metal forming, and 3D printing.

The role requires hands-on execution, strong materials knowledge, and the ability to translate ideas into detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs, with collaboration across creative and project management teams.