Director, Advanced Manufacturing

Arcosa; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, a Meyer subsidiary of Arcosa, is seeking a Director, Advanced Manufacturing to lead capital projects, technology deployment, and new facility startups across a multi-plant metal manufacturing network in the U.S. This hands-on leader will drive equipment selection, process improvements, and production readiness from concept to ramp-up.

Based in Fort Worth, TX or Tulsa, OK, you will manage greenfield startups and brownfield expansions, coordinate with operations, safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 8+ years in heavy manufacturing or metal processing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital projects and plant startups.
• Strong knowledge of metal forming, machining, fabrication, or structural product manufacturing.
• Strong financial and project management skills.
• Greenfield startup leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning with ROI focus.
• Develop plant layouts, material flow designs, and utilities planning.
• Lead new plant startups and expansions, coordinating with multiple teams.
• Drive technology deployment, automation, and production readiness.
• Report capital performance and forecasts to executive leadership.
• Support union and non-union workforces through change management.

Skills

Capital project leadership

Plant startups

Lean manufacturing

Industrial engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

Automation equipment

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures is searching for a Director, Advanced Manufacturing, to support our Engineered Structures segment, based out of Fort Worth, TX or Tulsa, OK. The Director, Advanced Manufacturing, is a hands-on manufacturing engineering leader responsible for driving capital equipment projects, technology deployment, and new facility startups across a multi-plant metal manufacturing network. This role leads both greenfield plant launches and brownfield expansions, working in union and non-union environments. This position blends project management, industrial engineering, and operational leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What You'll Do:

Capital Projects & Equipment Deployment:

• Lead capital project execution from concept through commissioning:
  • Ensure that capex investments translate to measurable gross margin expansion and cost reduction
  • Equipment specification, RFQs, vendor evaluation, and Capex justification
  • Manage FAT/SAT, installation, and ramp-up of major equipment and production lines
• Develop plant layouts, material flow designs, and utilities planning
• Build ROI models tied to labor productivity, throughput, scrap reduction, and safety improvements
• Manage phasing of cash outlays by month and quarter and coordinate changes with plants across the enterprise
• Report monthly on project capital performance and forecasts

New Plant Startups & Expansions:

• Serve as technical lead for greenfield site launches and brownfield expansions
• Minimize ramp losses, under-absorption while accelerating time to profitability
• Develop launch schedules, ramp plans, staffing models, and training strategies
• Coordinate with construction, utilities, IT, maintenance, safety, quality, and operations teams
• Ensure production readiness prior to start of production (SOP)
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies including:
  • Automation, robotics, CNC equipment, saw lines, roll-forming, press lines, finishing systems, and material handling
• Lead pilots, proof-of-concepts, and standardization across sites
• Deliver improved YOY throughput, yield, labor efficiency, lower downtime
• Perform time studies, line balancing, and capacity modeling
• Develop standard work, labor standards, PFMEAs, and control plans
• Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Support union and non-union workforces through change management

Project & Stakeholder Leadership:

• Build schedules, budgets, and risk registers
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple internal plants and vendor partners
• Communicate progress, risks, and ROI to executive leadership

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 8+ years in heavy manufacturing or metal processing environments
• Demonstrated experience leading capital projects and plant startups
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Metal forming, machining, fabrication, or structural product manufacturing
  • Automation, robotics, PLCs, and industrial controls
• Strong financial and project management skills
• Greenfield startup leadership experience preferred

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