Engineering Manager - Fabrication

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Fabrication Engineering Manager for a client in Rochester Hills, MI. The role leads engineering for ASME Code pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and welded nuclear equipment.

The candidate will review specifications, drawings, and codes; develop shop drawings and fabrication instructions; and oversee welding documentation and qualification activities. Collaboration across Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales is expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Welding Engineering preferred; will consider BSME.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and custom fabrication.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (nuclear, defense, aerospace, Navy nuclear).
• Background in leading engineers or technical personnel.
• Strong knowledge of welding-intensive, engineered-to-order fabrication.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, codes, and fabrication documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for ASME Code pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and welded nuclear equipment.
• Review customer specifications, OEM drawings, codes, and contract requirements.
• Develop and approve shop drawings, fabrication instructions, and job travelers.
• Support welding, machining, forming, heat treatment, NDE, and final assembly.
• Oversee WPS, PQR, WQR, and welding qualification activities.
• Resolve technical and fabrication issues affecting quality, schedule, and cost.
• Support new fabrication, obsolete-equipment replacement, repair, and refurbishment.
• Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Project Management, Sales, customers, and suppliers.
• Lead, mentor, and help grow the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership of engineers

Welding-intensive fabrication

Engineering drawing interpretation

Regulated manufacturing knowledge

Project coordination

Education

BS degree in Welding Engineering preferred; will consider BSME

Job description

In business for over 40 year, our client is a leader in equipment fabrication, material supply, machining, engineering, and repair services to the nuclear industry (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, coolers, tanks, obsolete replacement equipment, etc.). Due to a recent promotion, they now have an opening for a Fabrication Engineering Manager. The position is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan – named in 2025 by US News & World Report as the 9th best place to live in the United States. Excellent schools, exceptional family-oriented parks, and safe, quiet suburban neighborhoods. Competitive compensation based on technical depth, leadership experience, and overall qualifications. Relocation provided. This is a high-visibility role with real upward mobility. The person hired will help expand the engineering function, further build the team, shape fabrication processes, and take on broader leadership responsibility as the business grows.

Requirements

BS degree in Welding Engineering preferred, will consider BSME. 5+ years of engineering experience in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, custom fabrication. Experience in regulated manufacturing such as nuclear, defense, aerospace, Navy nuclear, etc. (no automotive industry). Background in leading engineers or technical personnel. Strong knowledge of welding-intensive, engineered-to-order fabrication. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, codes, and fabrication documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering for ASME Code pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and welded nuclear equipment.
• Review customer specifications, OEM drawings, codes, and contract requirements.
• Develop and approve shop drawings, fabrication instructions, and job travelers.
• Support welding, machining, forming, heat treatment, NDE, and final assembly.
• Oversee WPS, PQR, WQR, and welding qualification activities.
• Resolve technical and fabrication issues affecting quality, schedule, and cost.
• Support new fabrication, obsolete-equipment replacement, repair, and refurbishment.
• Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Project Management, Sales, customers, and suppliers.
• Lead, mentor, and help grow the engineering team.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650