Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer (GB)
About The Position
The Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on manufacturing role supporting and optimizing daily fabrication operations across laser cutting, waterjet cutting, press brake forming, and related fabrication equipment. The position helps ensure effective equipment utilization, stable processes, and production teams have the tooling, training, and support needed to meet quality, delivery, and productivity goals. It also involves operating and supporting fabrication equipment and serving as the primary liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing so designs are optimized for manufacturability, efficiency, and production capability. The role develops standardized processes, trains operators, and improves consistency across fabrication operations. The position is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is full-time on the day shift. The stated salary range is $65,000–$75,000.
Requirements
- An associate’s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
- Experience in a fabrication or metal manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with at least one of laser cutting, waterjet cutting, or press brake operations.
- Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work directly on the shop floor in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication skills with production personnel and engineering teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience across multiple fabrication processes, such as laser, waterjet, press brake, forming, or finishing.
- Experience developing or maintaining work instructions or standard operating procedures.
- Knowledge of tooling design and press brake setup optimization.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software for fabrication programming or review.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement principles.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems or production scheduling tools.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction or prototype manufacturing.
- Basic understanding of machining or downstream welding and fabrication processes.
Responsibilities
- Operate and support fabrication equipment, including laser cutting systems, waterjet machines, press brakes, and related downstream processes.
- Assist production teams with daily equipment setup, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Support job changeovers, setup verification, and first-piece validation to ensure quality and repeatability.
- Monitor machine performance and help resolve production issues to minimize downtime and bottlenecks.
- Support preventive maintenance coordination and ensure equipment is ready for production schedules.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production to help ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
- Review engineering drawings and provide feedback on fabrication feasibility, tooling constraints, and process optimization.
- Support Design for Manufacturability initiatives to reduce setup time, improve flow, and minimize rework.
- Collaborate with engineering teams during new product introduction to support smooth production transitions.
- Help align design intent with fabrication capabilities and limitations.
- Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, and work-holding improvements to reduce setup time and improve repeatability.
- Evaluate and support procurement of fabrication tooling, dies, and auxiliary equipment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time, scrap, labor efficiency, and throughput.
- Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Assist with corrective actions for recurring production or quality issues.
- Develop and maintain standard work instructions for equipment setup, operation, and changeover procedures.
- Create visual aids, setup guides, and process documentation to support operator training and consistency.
- Train operators and production personnel on proper use of laser, waterjet, press brake, and related fabrication equipment.
- Partner with supervisors and engineering to keep training programs aligned with current best practices and updated processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
