Design & Fabrication Manager

FUNCTION: The Design & Fabrication Manager oversees the planning, direction, and coordination of activities in the areas of design, quoting, and fabrication needs for all projects.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· 5 years or more of demonstrated success in mechanical design and project quoting

· 5 years or more as fabrication manager

· 5 years of SolidWorks experience and EPDM

· Communicate well through a variety of methods including phone calls, e-mail, and text messages

· Prior management skills

· Valid driver’s license

· Read blueprints and schematic drawings

· Operate a computer including strong experience with Microsoft Programs, quoting, and scheduling programs

· Be self-motivated

· Solve Problems

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Hire and manage the design and fabrication staff

· Confer with management, production, and other staff to discuss project specifications and procedures

· Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities

· Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects

· Work with scheduling to manage the planning and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment

· Direct, review, and approve product design and changes

· Recruit employees: assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence

· Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts

· Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department; ensure staff are trained

· Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services

· Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates

· Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients

· Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications

· Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management

· Recommend, maintain, and use software for design and quoting

· Collaborate with project leads on design and bids

· Maintain shop and yard including contracting lawn care and snow removal

· Maintain shop equipment scheduling regular service and maintenance as needed. Including all shop equipment, forklifts, skid loader and paint booth

· Order welding supplies, DEF fluid and LP tanks to maintain proper stock levels

· Review quoting needs with sales staff and assign work to design staff

· Review shop drawings and assign work to shop staff to meet project timelines

· Work with safety instructor to ensure OSHA compliance, the coordination of safety training for shop staff, and recordkeeping

· Coordinate with engineering companies, project progress and prioritize their workload

· Maintain steel inventory ordering as needed for stock and projects

· Perform a variety of duties which may often change

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Occasional travel

· General office and shop setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Frequent sitting and use of computer and phone systems

· Occasional need to climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures

· Occasional driving

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5 or more years of CAD experience?
• Any experience in grain, feed mills, farms or general agriculture?

Ability to Relocate:

• Fall River, WI 53932: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000