Fabrication Operations Lead & Manufacturing Engineer

ATS Corporation; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Corporation is a dynamic manufacturing company seeking a seasoned Fabrication Supervisor & Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to lead daily fabrication operations and provide engineering expertise across machining, welding, and form/assembly processes. You will coordinate production priorities, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of fabrication manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day fabrication operations to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish work priorities, assign resources, and monitor production performance.
• Coach, train, and develop fabrication employees through performance feedback and cross-training.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee engagement and accountability.
• Facilitate Daily Visual Management (DVM) meetings and escalate operational issues.
• Provide technical expertise for fabrication processes including machining, welding, cutting, forming, and assembly support operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, standard work instructions, work centers, and routing structures.
• Support CAM programming, CNC process optimization, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and fabrication technology initiatives.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and recommend process improvements to enhance operational capabilities.
• Support engineering changes and ensure manufacturing readiness for new products and product modifications.
• Determine material requirements based on production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Source and procure fabrication materials while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels to support production requirements while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning teams to ensure material availability and timely delivery.
• Partner with Engineering, Production Planning, and Operations to ensure schedule attainment and workflow efficiency.
• Participate in capacity planning and resource utilization reviews.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions and outsourcing evaluations.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and develop action plans to improve results.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives within the fabrication department.
• Drive waste reduction, process standardization, and productivity improvements.
• Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to eliminate recurring issues.
• Support site-wide operational excellence initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering Technology

Tools

CAM programming

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATS Corporation is a dynamic manufacturing company seeking a seasoned Fabrication Supervisor & Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to lead daily fabrication operations and provide engineering expertise across machining, welding, and form/assembly processes. You will coordinate production priorities, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Production