Design & Fabrication Manager

Vita Builders; South Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Builders in Fall River, Wisconsin, seeks a Design & Fabrication Manager to oversee design, quoting, and fabrication for all projects. You will hire and lead the design and fabrication staff, align project specs with management, and direct multi‑discipline teams to meet milestones.

The role requires extensive SolidWorks and EPDM experience, Blueprints reading, and strong MS Office skills to drive scheduling and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design and project quoting experience.
• 5+ years as fabrication manager.
• 5+ years of SolidWorks experience and EPDM usage.
• Strong communication across calls, email, and text.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Proficient with MS Office and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Hire and manage the design and fabrication staff.
• Coordinate with management, production, and other staff on specs and procedures.
• Direct projects, plan milestones, and integrate technical activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project quoting

Fabrication management

SolidWorks

EPDM

Communication

Blueprint reading

MS Office & scheduling

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

Microsoft Office

Job description

FUNCTION:The Design & Fabrication Manager oversees the planning, direction, and coordination of activities inthe areas of design, quoting, and fabrication needs for all projects.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years or more of demonstrated success in mechanical design and project quoting
• 5+ years or more as fabrication manager
• 5+ years of SolidWorks experience and EPDM
• Communicate well thru a variety of methods including phone calls, e-mail, and text messages
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings
• Operate a computer including strong experience with Microsoft Programs, quoting, and scheduling programs

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Hire and manage the design and fabrication staff
• Confer with management, production, and other staff to discuss project specifications and procedures
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
• Work with scheduling to manage the planning and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment
• Direct, review, and approve product design and changes
• Recruit employees: assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
• Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department; ensure staff has been trained
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications
• Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management
• Recommend, maintain, and use software for design and quoting
• Collaborate with project leads on design and bids
• Maintain shop and yard including contracting lawn care and snow removal
• Maintain shop equipment scheduling regular service and maintenance as needed. Including all shop equipment, forklifts, skid loader and paint booth
• Order welding supplies, DEF fluid and LP tanks to maintain proper stock levels
• Review quoting needs with sales staff and assign work to design staff
• Review shop drawings and assign work to shop staff to meet project timelines
• Work with safety instructor to ensure OSHA compliance, the coordination of safety training for shop staff, and recordkeeping
• Coordinate with engineering companies project progress and prioritize their workload
• Maintain shop steel inventory ordering as needed for stock and projects
• Perform a variety of duties which may often change

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General office and shop setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent sitting and use of computer and phone systems
• Occasional need to climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures
• Occasional driving

EVALUATION:

• Safety of staff
• Timely and accurate completion of projects
• Clear and timely communication with customers and staff
• Customer satisfaction of all projects
• Adhere to Vita Plus values

POSITION LOCATION: Vita Builder's Office, Fall River, Wisconsin

SCHEDULE: Averages 50 or more hours a week, primarily Monday thru FridayTips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.