Fabrication Project Engineer

Therm-X, California; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Therm-x of California, a leading manufacturer of Advanced Temperature and Control Systems, seeks a Fabrication Project Engineer / Project Manager to oversee fabrication and manufacturing projects from engineering release through production.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background with CNC machining, GD&T, and process planning, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to meet cost,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or project management.
• Experience in CNC machining / fabrication / machine-shop environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and coordinating engineering with shop-floor execution.
• Experience with CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables for fabrication projects.
• Coordinate projects from engineering release through manufacturing and final delivery.
• Track project status, priorities, dependencies, risks, and action items.
• Review drawings, BOMs, manufacturing requirements, and project scope before production release.
• Support development and tracking of manufacturing routings and process plans.
• Identify project risks, capacity constraints, and schedule conflicts.
• Lead or participate in project review meetings and provide status reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing lead time, capacity, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate changes to stakeholders.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing planning

Project coordination

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, 401 (K), and paid time off.

We are seeking a Fabrication Project Engineer / Project Manager to support and manage fabrication and manufacturing projects from engineering release through production execution and completion.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, preferably Mechanical Engineering, combined with practical knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication processes, engineering drawings, GD&T, machine-shop process planning, and project management.

This position will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure projects are properly planned, scheduled, executed, and delivered according to technical requirements, cost, quality, and schedule commitments.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• CNC machining processes, including:
  • Horizontal Milling / H-Mill
  • Vertical Milling / V-Mill
  • CNC Turning / Lathe
  • Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL)
  • Multi-axis machining and related fabrication processes
• Machine-shop process planning and routing
• Manufacturing sequence and operation planning
• Tooling, fixtures, workholding, and machining concepts
• Engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Dimensional requirements, tolerances, datums, and inspection requirements
• General fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of manufacturing capacity, machine loading, lead times, and production constraints

Project Management Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables for fabrication projects.
• Coordinate projects from engineering release through manufacturing and final delivery.
• Track project status, schedules, priorities, dependencies, risks, and action items.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, CNC Programming, Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other supporting departments.
• Review drawings, BOMs, manufacturing requirements, and project scope before production release.
• Support development and tracking of manufacturing routings and process plans.
• Identify project risks, capacity constraints, material issues, engineering issues, and schedule conflicts.
• Lead or participate in project review meetings and provide clear project status reporting.
• Follow up on open actions and drive projects toward committed completion dates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution, manufacturing lead time, capacity, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate changes to appropriate stakeholders.

Project Management Software Skills

Hands-on experience with one or more project planning and management platforms is highly desirable, including:

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Planner
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams / SharePoint
• Similar project scheduling, planning, and resource-management systems

Candidate should be comfortable creating and maintaining:

• Project schedules
• Gantt charts
• Milestones
• Resource plans
• Action-item trackers
• Risk and issue logs
• Project dashboards and status reports

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, project engineering, or project management.
• Experience working in a CNC machining / fabrication / machine-shop environment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to coordinate engineering requirements with shop-floor execution.
• Experience with engineering and CAD software is considered a strong advantage, including:
• Autodesk Inventor
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD / Autodesk products
• Other 3D CAD and engineering software