Factory Layout Designer

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions is seeking a design engineer to create efficient factory layouts using AutoCAD 2D, Inventor, and Navisworks. You will draft 3D elevations, prepare detailed equipment lists, and integrate electrical components into projects with cross-department collaboration.

The role requires strong skills in 2D/3D drawing interpretation, ERP familiarity (Microsoft AX), and a focus on safety and cost-effective design for North American projects.

Formación

• Proficient with Autodesk suite for 2D/3D design and drafting.
• Experience reading and interpreting 2D and 3D drawings.
• Familiar with ERP systems and BOM processes for project estimating.

Responsabilidades

• Design factory layouts meeting customer requirements and safety standards to minimize costs and timelines.
• Create detailed 3D elevations using Inventor and Factory Design tools.
• Prepare BOMs and equipment lists for estimating and bidding.
• Integrate electrical components from provided layout and Excel spreadsheets into projects.
• Release items for production in the ERP system (Microsoft AX).
• Collaborate with sales engineering to present layouts and ensure spec compliance.
• Organize meetings and coordinate with multiple departments; occasional client visits in North America.

Conocimientos

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor

Navisworks

3D visualization

Point cloud (ReCap)

Microsoft AX (ERP)

Reading 2D/3D drawings

Microsoft Office

English (basic)

Frontmatec equipment knowledge

Electrical integration with layouts

Educación

DEP or DEC in industrial/architectural/civil engineering or related drafting/design training

Herramientas

Autodesk Vault

Navisworks

ReCap

Microsoft AX

Descripción del empleo

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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