Production Engineer at Iron Fabrication Services – Annapolis Junction, Maryland

About Us:

Iron Fabrication Services (IFS) is a leading fabricator and supplier of all types of steel used in many major construction projects such as large scale commercial and residential buildings. Our quality is visible throughout the Metropolitan area of Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. At IFS, we are committed to fostering a safe and productive work environment.

IFS is seeking a skilled and detailed oriented Production Engineer to join our team. This role plays a key part in bridging the gap between product design and manufacturing to ensure efficient production.

Job Summary: The Production Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, and ensuring production goals are met while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role works closely with the operations and quality teams to optimize production workflows, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Review production drawings and process material and hardware orders with suppliers.
• Communicate with detailers for any missing details or drawings.
• Track raw material receipt in accordance with Pos.
• Issue delivery tickets for finish products delivery.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers after shopping around for best prices.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production team in our shop for appropriate material delivery.
• Work closely with supply chain teams, and quality control personnel to align production goals with overall project objectives.
• Develop and analyze processes to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and reduce waste through data-driven methods, material savings, resource optimization, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Work with the appropriate staff to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Support production planning and scheduling to meet customer deadlines and demand.
• Assist with the implementation of new equipment, technology, or production methods.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance protocols to maintain product standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support and ensure proper staff train staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project engineering, preferably in the steel industry or a related heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of steel production processes, materials, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in project management software and CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant safety and environmental regulations in the steel industry.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel is required.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent periods of repeating the same movements. Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand. Talk and hear at normal levels. See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus. Reach with hands and arms. Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines. Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IFS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.