Sheet Metal Fabrication Engineer (Lean, CAD Creo)

Top Echelon Software, LLC

Janesville (WI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Annual bonus 6.5%

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on sheet metal fabrication for agricultural equipment. You will develop and optimize processes, design jigs and tooling, and drive lean improvements to enhance throughput and quality.

Collaboration with product engineering on DFM is essential, along with programming CNC cutters and welding cells. The role requires a BS in engineering or equivalent experience, 3+ years in sheet metal fabrication, and strong 3D CAD skills (Creo

Qualifications

BS in Agricultural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
3+ years’ experience with sheet metal fabrication including profiling and bending equipment (lasers, brake presses, shears and saws).
Good 3D CAD skills, preferably Creo.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and optimize fabrication processes for structural steel and sheet metal components used in agricultural equipment.
Design and improve jigs, fixtures, and tooling to ensure consistency, repeatability, and ergonomic safety in plasma/laser cutting, bending, forming, and welding.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework in fabrication operations.
Collaborate with product engineering on design for manufacturability (DFM), particularly for fabricated parts.
Program or support programming of CNC plasma/laser cutters, press brakes, and repeatable parts for robotic welding cells.
Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and workflow assessments to support production planning and equipment utilization.
Support the implementation of capital equipment projects, including machine selection, layout, and installation.
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to fabrication quality or equipment issues.