Fabrication Project Engineer

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, 401 (K), and paid time off.

We are seeking a Fabrication Project Engineer / Project Manager to support and manage fabrication and manufacturing projects from engineering release through production execution and completion.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, preferably Mechanical Engineering, combined with practical knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication processes, engineering drawings, GD&T, machine-shop process planning, and project management.

This position will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure projects are properly planned, scheduled, executed, and delivered according to technical requirements, cost, quality, and schedule commitments.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• CNC machining processes, including:
• Horizontal Milling / H-Mill
• Vertical Milling / V-Mill
• CNC Turning / Lathe
• Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL)
• Multi-axis machining and related fabrication processes

• Machine-shop process planning and routing
• Manufacturing sequence and operation planning
• Tooling, fixtures, workholding, and machining concepts
• Engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Dimensional requirements, tolerances, datums, and inspection requirements
• General fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of manufacturing capacity, machine loading, lead times, and production constraints

Project Management Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables for fabrication projects.
• Coordinate projects from engineering release through manufacturing and final delivery.
• Track project status, schedules, priorities, dependencies, risks, and action items.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, CNC Programming, Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other supporting departments.
• Review drawings, BOMs, manufacturing requirements, and project scope before production release.
• Support development and tracking of manufacturing routings and process plans.
• Identify project risks, capacity constraints, material issues, engineering issues, and schedule conflicts.
• Lead or participate in project review meetings and provide clear project status reporting.