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Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer

Santa Maria, United States

Job description

Are you an Engineer interested in joining a small manufacturing team? Are you good at making SolidWorks assemblies for Fabrication drawings, enjoy creating spreadsheets and action item lists, or even Gantt charts? Do you know how to create schedules and map workflow? If so, we need your help!

We're a wireless telecom manufacturing firm, looking for someone who enjoys a fast paced, fun-loving workplace, while focusing on getting work done efficiently and effectively, who will lead by example, willing to be hands-on, able to help build the team and keep it coordinated.

Details:

We’re looking for a self-motivated Mechanical (or similar) Engineer to be a Project Manager for our niche fabrication team. Excellent time management, strong interpersonal skills, problem solving ability and conflict resolution, critical path scheduling, positive can-do winning attitude, and outstanding integrity will be required.

Here are the main functions of this position:

  • Creating Fabrication drawings in Solidworks.
  • Manage projects through coordinating the team, and schedules to ensure product is completed on time.

Since you are detail oriented and like specifics, here are more explicit Responsibilities within the two areas:

  • Create and modify 3D CAD models using software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Produce 3D drawings and other fabrication documents
  • Perform basic engineering calculations
  • Resolving and clarifying design issues
  • Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards
  • Implementing project schedules including each task associated with project completion
  • Tracking project phase completion against milestones
  • Collaborating with Management for proper allocation and tracking of resources
  • Assist with development of new mechanical systems, tooling, and machinery
  • Complete a bill of materials and data sheet once the product design is finalized
  • Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns
  • Manage projects through coordinating the team, and schedules to ensure product is completed on time.
  • Produce shop drawing packages, assist with estimates, generate work orders, and purchase orders
  • Manage raw materials to make certain that resources are available to keep production moving.
  • Management of tools, vehicles, and equipment, to make certain that the production team has what it needs to keep peak efficiency.
  • Mechanical, welding, carpentry, and/or composite manufacturing experience are preferred.

In order to succeed in this role, here are eight necessary Competencies and five personal traits needed:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar disciplines.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD (CSWA or 2-3 years’ experience beyond coursework).
  • Proficiency with CAM (Fusion 360 or other software).
  • Excellent time management, and organizational skills.
  • Multi-tasking skills and the ability to coordinate work on several facets of a project.
  • Good communication skills; written and verbal.
  • Ability to read and comprehend structural engineering drawings and construction plans.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office (especially Excel and Outlook) is necessary.
  • Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and other mechanical engineering concepts.
  • Active Team Player with positive attitude.
  • Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills (think outside the box).
  • Attention to detail. (Bonus points: let us know one of the books we try to base our company on).
  • Self-motivated (figure out what needs to be done, and do it)

Next Steps:

To learn more about what we design and build, check out ChameleonEngineering.com

Since we are team focused, we understand it takes a little while for people to get to know each other. Our interviews are structured for several two-way conversation to ensure we are a good fit for each other.

We also hope you send us a cover letter along with your resume giving us an idea of what you are passionate about, challenges you enjoy, your Strength-finders, hobbies, social activities, favorite book, etc. (three of our favorite business books are: The Ideal Team Player, Now Discover Your Strengths, The Six Working Geniuses). This will go a long way in helping us learn more about you! We're looking forward to finding the ideal team player for this position, and we hope it's you!

To apply, use Indeed or send your resume and cover letter directly to jobs AT cp-sys.net.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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