Fabrication Engineer

our team • Eden, VT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881. As a Fabrication Engineer, you will work to improve Weil-McLain's companywide cost of quality and assure products, service and manufacturing systems meet company expectations with focus in the fabrication function.

Requirements

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Sheet metal Fabrication Knowledge
• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced Skills in Microsoft excel required.
• Lean manufacturing skills and demonstrated the use of the tools.
• Strong engineering and process conformance knowledge and experience including SWI (standard work), Testing and audit processes, and Engineering change management and support cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate throughout the company at any given level.
• The individual must also have the ability to lead projects involving several departments to implement solutions to these issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring completion.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of standard mechanical and electrical instruments, functional gauges and test rigs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and inspection instructions.
• Knowledge of ISO requirements.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Proficiency in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Ability to learn and navigate different PLM and ERP systems.
• Establish Routings for new products.
• Experience with Solid Works and Creo.
• Requires planning and organizational skills in complex technical functions.
• Appropriate written and clear verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Achieving results using key performance metrics and continuous improvement
• Problem solving using disciplined problem-solving methods and analytical thinking.
• Decision making: fact-based, assess appropriate risk
• Be process based and understand process-based thinking

Nice To Haves

• Experience in stamping, metal forming, and welding environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Powder Coat is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment Preferred
• 3+ years experience in Quality Assurance desired

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Standard Work Instructions
• Support and expand Lean culture and implementation throughout the plant.
• Identify and implement safety improvements.
• Provide technical expertise to the Fabrication department for processes such as Turret Press, Stamping Press, Brake Press, Welding, and Powder Paint.
• Evaluate fabrication issues stemming from product design, process variation, incoming products, or employee issues and help develop systems to reduce or eliminate the probability of the issue re-occurring.
• Completes time studies and data development for rates, line balancing and cost estimates.
• Completes workplace improvements, methods, and layouts
• Includes the successful crafting of a capital appropriation request (E201) with supporting EVA calculations as well as project management leadership.
• Processes engineering change requests (ECR’s)
• Analyse reports and data collected to determine and recommend changes in methods, tooling, and/or equipment to more fully utilize manpower and time to increase productivity, quality, or product value.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level