Fabrication Department Manager

Siemens AG; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee fabrication across switchgear, power panels, and switchboard manufacturing in an Engineer-to-Order environment. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost performance, and organizational capability while leading multiple product lines and shifts.

Responsibilities include capacity planning, schedule attainment, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• 10+ years in leadership, production, planning, material management, quality, safety, order management, assembly or testing.
• 10+ years in lean manufacturing, production systems, continuous improvement methods, and best practices.
• Experience with SAP, MES and Microsoft Office for tracking, reporting and communication.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization skills, and commitment to safety and quality.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for fabrication operations across multiple shifts and product lines.
• Own production execution, capacity planning, resource allocation, and schedule attainment to meet commitments.
• Drive safety excellence and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Direct cross-functional efforts to remove constraints and optimize performance.
• Monitor and drive key metrics: safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives and standardization across value streams.
• Develop and retain high-performing teams through leadership and mentorship.
• Manage budgets and drive profitable improvements.
• Support factory growth initiatives and long-term objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Grand Prairie - Texas - United States of America

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us

This role is accountable for the overall performance of Fabrication operations across switchgear, power panels, and switchboard manufacturing within an Engineer-to-Order environment. The Focus Factory Manager drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost performance, continuous improvement, and organizational capability across multiple product lines. This position provides operational leadership and direction to achieve business objectives, accelerate factory growth, and ensures execution excellence across the value stream.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for production operations across multiple shifts and product lines within the switchgear and switchboard factory, including direct leadership of fabrication operations and supervisory teams.
• Own production execution, capacity planning, resource allocation, and schedule attainment to consistently meet customer commitments and business objectives.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence and ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Own quality performance and operational integrity by leading resolution of non-conformances, material shortages, and manufacturing issues while ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented.
• Direct cross-functional efforts with engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and production teams to remove constraints, improve manufacturability, and optimize operational performance.
• Establish, monitor, and drive performance against key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Lead transformational continuous improvement initiatives focused on Lean manufacturing, standardization, digitalization, productivity improvements, and waste elimination.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams through leadership, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
• Own cost productivity commitments, operational budgets, and business performance targets while driving sustainable improvements in efficiency and profitability.
• Champion factory growth initiatives, operational scalability, and strategic business objectives to support long-term organizational success.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• 10 years of experience with the following leadership, team management, and cross-functional, collaboration production, planning, material management, quality, safety, order management, assembly, or testing.
• 10 plus years experience with lean manufacturing, production systems, continuous improvement methods, and operational best practices.
• SAP, MES and Microsoft Office for production tracking, reporting, analysis, and communication.
• Problem-Solving, communication, organization skills, and supporting safety, quality, and operational integrity.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-to-Order environments across areas such as production, planning, material management, order management, assembly, or testing.
• Experience with Siemens processes, policies, tools, IT infrastructure, culture, and products.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, lean, or other structured process improvement frameworks.
• Experience using data analysis to identify trends, improve production efficiency, and support operation decisions.
• Familiarity with cost productivity tools and productivity tracking systems.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here .

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $135,303 - $231,948 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, click here .

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered foremployment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

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