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ORBIS Corporation
Metal Fabrication Engineer
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Metal Fabrication Engineer at ORBIS Corporation Metal Fabrication Engineer at ORBIS Corporation in Piedmont, South Carolina Posted in 13 days ago.
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Full-Time Job Description:
- Meets all key duties and responsibilities of a Metal Fabrication Engineer.
- Lead and manage operational projects related to metal fabrication, welding, automation, material handling, and plant infrastructure improvements.
- Develop and implement weld line layouts, workstation designs, and material flow strategies to support production requirements and optimize throughput.
- Design, validate, and improve welding fixtures, tooling, and work holding systems to ensure repeatable quality, ergonomic operation, and efficient cycle times.
- Analyze and improve fabrication and welding processes including: MIG welding Robotic welding applications Tube and sheet metal fabrication Laser cutting Press brake operations Assembly processes
- Lead technical activities associated with new product launches, including: Manufacturing feasibility reviews Process development Weld sequence planning Fixture design Capacity analysis Production validation and launch support
- Establish and maintain manufacturing standards, work instructions, process documentation, and operator training programs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Labor efficiency Weld quality Cycle time reduction Scrap reduction Equipment utilization Schedule attainment
- Support robotic welding implementation and optimization, including programming coordination, fixture validation, and process troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to investigate welding defects, dimensional concerns, and process variation using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Work with suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and integrators to specify, procure, install, and commission fabrication and welding equipment.
- Interface with plant leadership, engineers, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and production associates to improve manufacturing performance and technical capabilities.
- Conduct project management training, technical coaching, and process improvement workshops as required.
- Position will maintain two direct reports: Cobot programmer and Production Designer (fixtures).
- Other duties as assigned. Education/Certification Level Required Bachelor's Degree
- Plastics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering Level Desired Scientific Molding Certifications, such as RJG Train the Trainer Certification in Project Management by PMBOK Work Experience Required 3-6 years of relevant work experience AutoCAD &/or SolidWorks experience Project management experience Welding experience, when in Customs operations Work Experience Desired 6-8 years of relevant work experience Experience with plastic molding operations.