Fabrication Project Manager / CAD Design

Position Summary M&J Fabrication is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager with strong CAD and metal-fabrication experience to manage custom fabrication projects from order acceptance through final delivery. This position translates customer drawings, models, specifications, and purchase-order requirements into complete, fabrication-ready work packages. The Project Manager also coordinates schedules, materials, outside processing, customer communication, and shop-floor execution throughout each project. An engineering degree is not required. Practical knowledge of metal fabrication, strong 3D CAD skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review customer purchase orders, drawings, models, specifications, and quoted scope to identify project requirements. Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, bills of material, and detailed 2D fabrication drawings. Produce complete, accurate shop drawing packages that clearly communicate how products are to be manufactured. Apply practical knowledge of cutting, forming, machining, welding, assembly, and finishing when developing fabrication plans. Manage assigned projects from order acceptance through production, inspection, outside processing, and delivery. Develop project schedules, establish priorities, and communicate requirements to Production, Quality, Procurement, and other departments. Conduct project kickoff meetings and identify material, tooling, qualification, inspection, and outside-processing needs before production begins. Monitor project status, quoted labor, material costs, outside-processing costs, risks, and delivery commitments. Communicate directly with customers regarding technical questions, drawing clarifications, approvals, changes, and schedule updates. Manage drawing revisions, scope changes, and customer-requested changes to ensure they are documented and communicated before work proceeds. Resolve shop-floor questions and work with Production to improve manufacturability without compromising customer requirements. Maintain accurate project information in the company’s ERP and project-management systems. Support estimating, first-article planning, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement activities as needed. Escalate technical, schedule, cost, or quality risks before they affect project performance. Required Qualifications Demonstrated experience creating 3D models, assemblies, bills of material, and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings. Strong working knowledge of sheet-metal and custom metal-fabrication processes. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, welding symbols, and manufacturing documentation. Experience coordinating manufacturing projects, production activities, or customer orders. Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities in a high-mix manufacturing environment. Strong organization, problem-solving, documentation, and follow-through skills. Professional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with customers, shop-floor personnel, Quality, Procurement, Estimating, and management. Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of relevant CAD, fabrication, manufacturing, or project-management experience. Proficiency with Solid Edge; experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software will also be considered. Experience with aerospace, defense, industrial, or OEM fabrication. Working knowledge of GD&T and design-for-manufacturing principles. Experience with JobBOSS² or another manufacturing ERP system. Experience managing project schedules, budgets, change orders, and customer deliverables. Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for formal education. Experience working within an AS9100-certified quality system. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate understands that…

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