Senior Metal Fabrication Engineer

1 week ago


Norridge, Illinois, United States Michael Page Full time
About Our Client

Our client is a reputable, family-owned manufacturer with a strong presence in the metal stamping and fabrication industry. They pride themselves on a close-knit culture and transparency in leadership, making them an attractive employer for talented individuals.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Metal Fabrication Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for:

  • Serving as the point person for new engineering projects
  • Delegating project tasks and responsibilities to other team members
  • Assisting in generating programs for automated metal fabrication machinery
  • Reviewing part requests and engineering drawings, and engineering the part from there
  • Selecting machinery and developing manufacturing processes for optimal production
  • Driving continuous improvement to existing operations, with a focus on scrap reduction and overall cost savings
  • Designing custom tooling and fixtures to support production for the sheet metal fabrication process

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of experience in a metal fabrication environment
  • Previous exposure to working closely on projects, including interfacing with customers and estimating project costs
  • Ability to take an engineering drawing and convert it into a final product with little to no guidance
  • Experience programming machinery, such as press brakes, lasers, turrets, and wire benders
  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $110,000, depending on level of experience, as well as a discretionary bonus based on company performance. Our benefits package includes a 401k plan, comprehensive health benefits, and 2+ weeks of PTO.