Factory Engineer

SKYLINE WINDOWS LLC•Wood-Ridge, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Skyline Windows is a fourth generation family owned and operated business. We are best known for designing, manufacturing, and installing custom windows, window wall systems, and terrace doors. All of our products are made to order based on our clients’ project specifications. From landmarks to new construction, high end residential to high volume commercial, we do it all! The Factory Engineer holds a key role in the review of shop drawings for windows and doors. This includes analyzing the project, inputting data into the fenestration software, making revisions, and communicating with project engineers to verify the accuracy of the information. Also, creating and reviewing models of new extrusions in the software, ensuring that the relationships between the pieces are accurate, printing and reviewing the order package report and other financial reports for the factory manager, and releasing the job to the project managers. Additionally, cross-checking models and jobs before they are sent for production and ensuring that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure the quality and accuracy of the final products.

Requirements

Experience reading shop drawings
Understanding take-offs
Excellent verbal and written skills
AutoCad knowledge
MS Office (Excel & Word)
Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy
Work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent time management skills, problem solving and analytical skills
Willingness to learn
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or minimum of three years related work experience

Nice To Haves

VisualC++ programming a plus

Responsibilities

Review the accuracy of shop drawings for windows and doors to ensure they are error-free.
Communicate with project engineers to discuss project feasibility and find solutions.
Create new aluminum extrusions in the software and new relationships between the pieces.
Elaborate cut size checking in AutoCAD for review.
Input data into the fenestration software and adjust as needed.
Create the phases for production.
Release and print reports, including the bill of materials to Factory Project Managers for production.
Collaborate with Factory Project Managers to ensure that all necessary information is included in the shop drawings and reports.
Verify the labor costs for units and accessories.
Ensure that all costs associated with glass, metal, hardware, and gaskets are included.
Create financial reports for the factory manager to ensure the efficient use of resources and cost control.