Factory Layout Designer

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

Job summary

Frontmatec is seeking a skilled layout designer to create factory layouts using AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D, ensuring safety and efficiency. You will compile equipment lists for bids, integrate electrical components, and release designs to production via AX ERP.

The role requires collaboration with sales engineering, providing layout presentations, and occasional client visits in North America. Strong drafting skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD for 2D layouts and Inventor/Factory Design for 3D elevations.
• Ability to interpret 2D/3D drawings and convert into fabrication-ready plans.
• Experience creating bill of materials and parts lists for bids and production.

Responsibilities

• Design factory layouts meeting client requirements and safety standards to minimize costs and timelines.
• Create detailed 3D elevations using Inventor and Factory Design tools.
• Prepare parts lists (BOMs) for estimating and pricing.
• Integrate electrical components from the electrical department into designs.
• Release items to production using ERP AX.
• Provide detailed drawings for approval, integration, and installation.
• Lead meetings and support sales engineering with layout presentations.
• Perform occasional client site visits in North America.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor

Navisworks

Vault

Excel

Reading 2D/3D drawings

English (basic)

Education

Drafting/Design diploma or degree

Tools

Microsoft AX (ERP)

Job description

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

Analytical and logical thinking

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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