fabrication designer - Saint Paul, MN
2 days ago

Job description
Job Summary:
Quality Manufacturing is a Wholesale Sign manufacturing company seeking a Fabrication Designer to join our team. This role requires a combination of creativity, technical proficiency, and hands on skills to bring concept to life through fabrication design process. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of materials, manufacturing methods and design principles.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in fabrication design or related field.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- 1+ years of hands-on SolidWorks experience in a manufacturing or engineered-production environment.
- Proficient in 3D modeling software (SolidWorks: part, assembly, and drawing creation)
- Proficient in Adobe CC software.
- Experience or strong knowledge of fabrication techniques including welding, machining, CNC milling, sheet metal, assembly methods, electrical and generic print production.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to implement new ideas.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with supporting design software (Gerber-Omega Software).
- Microsoft Office suite (Excel & Word).
- Striving for continuous improvement.
- Ability to work in a high-volume shop.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fabrication techniques: Utilize a variety of fabrication techniques such as welding, machining, sheet metal forming.
- Selecting appropriate materials and processes based on design requirements and constraints.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including creative, project managers, and fabrication team to coordinate project objectives, timeline and budgets.
- Research and document specifications.
- Assist in maintaining and updating drawing files.
- Create output file for other production departments (CNC, Fabrication, Sheet Metal, Mold, Print).
- Develop creative and effective build strategy ideas to best fit all project parameters.
- Develop a strategic design solution.
- Considers a wide range of construction methodologies optimized to work with wood, metal, and plastic materials to make well informed decisions while transitioning the initial design concept & build strategy into production design.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Office hours average 40hrs per week extended work hours may be required on occasion.
- Ability to use computer keyboard and sit in a stationary position for extended periods.
Pay: $55, $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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