Engineering Team Lead

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead / Project Manager to support U.S.-based sheet metal fabrication companies serving the bus, passenger rail, and aerospace industries. This role combines technical engineering expertise with project management responsibilities and requires a strong background in sheet metal manufacturing processes.

Prior experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment is required. 

Experience managing other staff is required for the Team Lead position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer 2D PDF drawings and specifications

• Create and modify 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks

• Estimate material requirements using nesting software

• Calculate manufacturing times for laser cutting, press brake forming, and welding operations

• Manage engineering projects from quotation through production release

• Identify manufacturability concerns and recommend cost-effective solutions

• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure timely project completion

Required Experience:

• Extensive experience in sheet metal fabrication, particularly laser cutting, press brake forming, and welding

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and interpretation of engineering drawings

• Good knowledge of press brake operations, including tooling selection, bend calculations, tonnage requirements, and machine limitations

• Ability to evaluate parts against existing tooling inventories and press brake capacities, identifying any additional tooling or equipment requirements

• Familiarity with nesting software and manufacturing cost estimation

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing professional who understands both engineering design and real-world fabrication processes and can lead projects while providing technical guidance to customers and production teams.