Description
OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Precision Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer I to develop and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify potential areas of improvement
- Carry out process improvement, problem resolution, and project management
- Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency
- Prepare and present plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members
- Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment
- Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
- Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results
- Create processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary goals as well as performance quotas
- Establish an effective and efficient work sequence
- Devise new solutions to existing manufacturing problems
- Design, develop and test sources and cost-justify various tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
- Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, safety, improved efficiency, and training opportunities
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years’ experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment. May use equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Use computers as required
- Read and understand Blueprints
- Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely
- Handle fast-paced work
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or associates degree with experience in related field
LOCATION
- Onsite
SCHEDULE
- M-F
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CADREX’S CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Education support program
- Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Bonus plan for all full-time employees
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
Skills Required
- 3+ years' experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
- 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
- Read and understand Blueprints
- Handle fast-paced work
What We Do
Cadrex is one of the largest manufacturing partners and the largest mechanical solutions provider in North America, offering concept-to-scale solutions for innovative companies.
