Fabrication Engineer

Our client, a leader in Energy Technology, is seeking a Fabrication Engineer to support their team in Mt. Juliet, TN.

This role will serve as a technical and project leadership resource for the installation and setup of fabrication equipment while also driving quality, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence across production lines.

**This is a 4-month W2 contract with benefits** potential for extension and opportunity to convert to permanent

The Fabrication Engineer will act as a project manager for the installation of fabrication equipment, including punch/laser machines, press brakes, paint and epoxy lines, and related manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and setup projects for fabrication equipment, including punch/laser machines, press brakes, and paint/epoxy lines.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Maintenance, Safety & Environment, and other stakeholders to ensure timely equipment implementation.
• Monitor quality metrics, analyze production data, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Lead root-cause analysis, 8D, and corrective/preventive actions for product and process defects.
• Lead PFMEA, Process Control Plans, process audits, and deviation management.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support ISO 9000 quality systems, digital quality tools, surveillance testing, and Quality Team development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with fabrication equipment, particularly punch/laser machines, press brakes, and paint/epoxy lines.
• Strong manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, or quality engineering experience.
• Experience with 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and other root-cause methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, Control Plans, 5S, Kaizen, and process mapping.
• Experience with process auditing and ISO standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.