Robotics & Fabrication Analytics Specialist

Qualico Steel Company, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. seeks a Robotics, Automation & Fabrication Systems Analyst to bridge engineering data with shop-floor execution.

You will convert 3D models and CNC/robotic data into actionable production plans, support robotic welding and fabrication workflows, and analyze data to improve accuracy, efficiency, and throughput. The role involves developing simulation models, time standards, and schedules while collaborating with production and quality teams to validate assumptions and

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing or fabrication, robotics support, CNC/programming, production planning, or manufacturing analytics.
• Experience importing/working with CNC or robotic program data and interpreting outputs.
• Strong Excel/data skills (tables, pivot tables, charts).
• 3D CAD competency (SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Ability to communicate clearly with shop-floor teams and engineering/detailing.

Responsibilities

• Import CNC and robotic program files into robotic welding simulation software to validate models, paths, and sequences.
• Extract and analyze simulation outputs including cycle time, weld time, travel time, efficiency rates, and labor hours.
• Develop an efficiency matrix and part-ranking system for automated workflows.
• Identify constraints and recommend improvements in fixturing, access, sequencing, distortion risk, and joint prep.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to validate simulation assumptions and align with shop-floor performance.
• Import 3D model and part data into estimating, production, or internal planning tools.
• Convert part data into estimated fabrication labor hours using routing standards and historical data.
• Create and maintain production routings and time standards for machines/bays (cutting, drilling, welding, robotic welding, etc.).
• Support scheduling by summarizing workload based on capacity, constraints, and due dates.
• Monitor plan-vs-actual performance and refine time standards and scheduling logic.

Skills

Robotics support

CNC/programming

Production planning

Manufacturing analytics

Excel

3D CAD

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Fusion 360

Job description

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. seeks a Robotics, Automation & Fabrication Systems Analyst to bridge engineering data with shop-floor execution.

You will convert 3D models and CNC/robotic data into actionable production plans, support robotic welding and fabrication workflows, and analyze data to improve accuracy, efficiency, and throughput. The role involves developing simulation models, time standards, and schedules while collaborating with production and quality teams to validate assumptions and