Factory Layout Designer

Frontmatec; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontmatec seeks a factory layout designer to draft and optimize layouts using AutoCAD and Inventor/Navisworks. You will compile equipment lists, bid specifications, and detailed drawings while supporting sales and other departments.

The role requires reading 2D/3D drawings, basic English, and the ability to learn new technologies. Occasional travel to North America may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Autodesk suite for 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
• Experience reading 2D/3D drawings and BOM creation.
• Knowledge of ERP integration and production release processes.
• Diploma or College Diploma in engineering or related drafting/design training; 3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design factory layouts per customer requirements, ensuring health and safety standards and minimizing costs and timelines.
• Create detailed 3D elevations (Inventor, Factory Design) including equipment and customer installations.
• Prepare parts lists (BOMs) for estimating and pricing.
• Integrate electrical components into projects using provided layout and Excel data.
• Release items for production in AX ERP and manage equipment listings for bidding and coordination.
• Produce drawings for approval, installation, and handover; coordinate with sales and other departments.
• Support project transfers, update master plans after installation, and assist with meetings.
• Occasionally visit clients in North America for site validation and alignment.
• Perform 3D scans and assess existing equipment as needed; optimize for cost and installability.
• Ensure compliance with Frontmatec safety standards and applicable regulations.

Skills

Reading 2D/3D drawings

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to learn new technologies

Basic English

Education

Diploma/DEC/DEP in engineering or related drafting/design training

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor

Vault

Navisworks

ReCap

Microsoft AX

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

A successful candidate will be responsible for designing, optimizing, modifying, and drafting factory layout plans using 2D software such as AutoCAD and 3D software such as Inventor and Navisworks. They will also be required to compile lists of equipment needed for projects, including specifications for bids, detailed drawings, and production. Finally, they will provide support to the sales department and other departments on matters related to their area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design factory layouts taking into account customer requirements while respecting required health and safety standards, as well as the standards provided in the library, to ensure that project costs and timelines are minimized;
• Based on a 2D or 3D layout drawing, design a detailed 3D elevation (using Inventor and Factory Design software) including: suspension systems, Frontmatec equipment, and existing customer equipment;
• Prepare parts lists for each piece of equipment (bill of materials) for the estimating team to provide an accurate project price;
• Using a layout and an Excel spreadsheet provided by the electrical department, the job holder must integrate the electrical components into their project (buttons, remote controls, panels, etc.);
• Release the items for production using the ERP software (Microsoft AX);
• Number and list the equipment required for the project to provide detailed information to the bidding department, clients, and other departments;
• Prepare drawings for approval, factory integration, and customer installation;
• Complete the line transfer document to support the detailing department;
• Modify the elevation as needed and keep the master plan up to date after installation;
• Collaborate with sales engineering to present layout plans and ensure the project meets the specifications;
• Organize and lead various meetings related to your projects;
• Conduct occasional technical visits to clients in North America;
• Perform point cloud scans and evaluate existing equipment at the client's site using a 3D scanner;
• Optimize designs by considering manufacturing costs/timelines and ease of equipment installation;
• Ensure that Frontmatec's health and safety standards, as well as applicable laws and regulations (OSHA and LSST), are followed in the factory and at the client's site.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in the Autodesk suite: AutoCAD (2D), Inventor, and Vault, Factory Design
• Knowledge of 3D visualization software (Navisworks) and point cloud software (ReCap)
• Basic knowledge of an ERP system (Microsoft AX) (Item creation and issuance)
• Proficiency in reading 2D and 3D drawings
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability and perseverance (frequent changes)
• Organizational skills
• Professionalism
• Basic English
• Spatial visualization
• Analytical and logical thinking
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Ability to act as a Frontmatec ambassador

Desired Skills

• Intermediate English, professional level
• Proficiency in health and safety standards in slaughterhouses
• Knowledge of the product (meat)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Navisworks
• Ability to travel to Canada and the United States - Valid visa and passport a plus
• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) or College Diploma (DEC) in industrial, architectural, or civil engineering, or other training related to drafting/design.

3 Years Of Relevant Experience Preferred.

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