What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Engineer position at Digifabshop & CWK Associates?
Hours: full-time, 40 hrs/wk, Overtime Paid at 45 /week
Location: Remote
Pay Range: $60K-$85k
Individual compensation is based on various factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. We offer competitive pay, spot bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time-off, family leave, wellness benefits, 401k w/employer match, health savings and dependent care plans, creative work environment, and more.
About Digifabshop & CWK Associates
Digifabshop & CWK Associates are pioneering firms at the forefront of digitally intensive custom architectural fabrication. We specialize in bringing one-of-a-kind projects to life, embracing complex geometric, fabrication, and logistical challenges to create what has never been built before. Our work leverages advanced algorithms and robotics to create structures with precision and efficiency. See our groundbreaking work here: https://www.cwkeller.com/ https://digifabshop.com/
The Fabrication Engineer I at Digifabshop/CWKA will be the essential digital artisan turning visionary concepts into buildable reality. You will be a solution-oriented collaborator, leveraging your digital expertise to transform architectural designs into precise 3D models and fabrication-ready 2D shop drawings. This role is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where you will tackle engaging and complex challenges.
What You'll Achieve in Your First 6 Months:
Master Our Workflow: You will become fully proficient in our project lifecycle, from initial data analysis to final deliverable review.
Deliver a Key Project Component: You will take ownership of developing the fabrication-level 3D models and 2D shop drawings for a significant component of a live architectural project.
Integrate with the Team: You will build strong collaborative relationships with Project Managers, CNC Programmers, and Job Captains, becoming a trusted and essential team member.
Contribute On-Site: You will assist with an on-site survey, gaining hands-on experience with laser scanning and field verification.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop comprehensive 3D parametric and static models at fabrication-level accuracy and tolerances.
Extract clear, accurate, and consistent 2D shop drawings directly from these models for client approval and internal fabrication.
Analyze data from architectural drawings and models, synthesizing it into actionable information.
Generate drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and other documentation to support timely and accurate material procurement.
Manage your project and production goals to consistently meet deadlines.
What We're Looking For:
Core Qualifications (What you'll need to succeed):
Demonstrated experience in architectural fabrication or digital modeling, typically gained over 1-3 years.
Proficiency in Rhino 3D.
A strong ability to produce fabrication-level 3D models and clear 2D shop drawings.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Great if you have them):
A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience with custom or geometrically complex projects.
Basic parametric modeling skills in Grasshopper.
Familiarity with laser scanning and point cloud processing.
This description is to be used as a general guide but in no way limits the job duties and/or the physical requirements of any one employee or job. Employees are expected to act as a team and perform duties as instructed by management. This description can be amended at any time and for any reason by the company. The employee is responsible for complying with all provisions of the employee handbook, local, State and Federal laws and with instructions of management at all times. By signing below, the employee acknowledges that s/he has received and read the above in its entirety.
Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000