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): 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