Fabrication Engineer (FE) Workflow

Complete workflow for Fabrication Engineers from project assignment through PE release.

Related Documents: Project Delivery Overview

FE to PE Release (checklist and procedure)

Workflow Overview

The FE workflow consists of these key phases:

1. Getting Started - Finding assignments, verifying scope, and setting up project files
2. Design Engineering (DE) Phase - Converting approximate geometry to precise fabrication-ready models
3. Epicor Interaction - Updating submittal status and managing job data
4. Engineering Toolkit - Setting up and using the FE toolkit
5. Part Naming - Naming conventions and procedures
6. Shipping Components - Creating and managing SC lists
7. Takeoffs - Auto-BOM, 1D/2D nesting, and material optimization
8. Submittal Review - Three-folder submittal review cycle
9. Material Transmittal - TRA log structure and engineer responsibilities
10. BOM Procedures - BOM creation, validation, and Epicor upload
11. Solid Wood Components - WC workflow from identification to release
12. PE Release Preparation - Final steps before releasing to PE (then complete FE to PE Release)
13. Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

Quick Links

• New to FE? Start with Getting Started
• Ready to release? PE Release Preparation → FE to PE Release checklist
• Having issues? Check Troubleshooting

Related Resources

• Epicor Usage - Detailed Epicor procedures
• Rhino Drafting Standards - Drawing conventions
• Layer Organization - Layer structure standards
• Approvals Process - Submitting for PA approval

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Table of contents

• Getting Started
• Design Engineering (DE) Phase
• Epicor Interaction
• Engineering Toolkit (Setup)
• Part Naming
• Shipping Components
• Takeoffs
• PE Release Preparation
• Troubleshooting
• Solid Wood Components (WC)
• Submittal Review Cycle
• Material Transmittal Log (TRA)
• BOM Procedures & Validation