Director, Advanced Manufacturing & Plant Startups

Arcosa Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, a subsidiary of Arcosa, seeks a Director, Advanced Manufacturing, to lead capital projects and plant startups across a multi-plant metal manufacturing network in the US. The role focuses on technology deployment, factory start-ups, and continuous improvement in both union and non-union environments.

The position requires a hands‑on engineering leader with a strong background in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, plus 8+ years in heavy manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (required).
• 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.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, MS Project/Smartsheet/AutoCAD/Finario experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project execution from concept through commissioning, with emphasis on ROI and cost reduction.
• Develop plant layouts, material flow designs, and utilities planning across multiple sites.
• Lead new plant startups and brownfield expansions, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Drive automation strategy including robotics, CNC equipment, and MES/DAS improvements.
• Provide project leadership and reporting to executives on progress and ROI.

Skills

Leadership

Capital projects

Industrial engineering

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

AutoCAD

Finario

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, a subsidiary of Arcosa, seeks a Director, Advanced Manufacturing, to lead capital projects and plant startups across a multi-plant metal manufacturing network in the US. The role focuses on technology deployment, factory start-ups, and continuous improvement in both union and non-union environments.

The position requires a hands‑on engineering leader with a strong background in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, plus 8+ years in heavy manufacturing