Fabrication Technology Integration Lead

icon Mech; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Discretionary Company Contri

Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

icon Mechanical seeks a Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist to lead tech-driven fabrication operations at our Granite City HQ. You will drive integration of new processes across multiple facilities, partnering with VDC, PM, and shop leadership to improve safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 7–10+ years in fabrication/manufacturing leadership, a strong lean/Six Sigma mindset, and proven CAPEX project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive fabrication/manufacturing/construction leadership.
• Experience with complex manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience implementing digital fabrication technologies and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, project management, VDC, procurement, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of technology and production processes into fabrication operations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging fabrication technologies, manufacturing methods, and digital tools.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain fabrication processes, work instructions, and best practices across all facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
• Ensure fabrication operations consistently meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Develop, monitor, and report KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee production scheduling and capacity planning for the Charlotte fabrication facility.
• Coordinate production priorities between VDC, Project Management, Procurement, and Shop Leadership to maximize efficiency.
• Lead CAPEX planning and execution for equipment, technology, and facility improvements at Granite City and Cedar Hill.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations for safety, quality, production, and operational issues.
• Ensure fabrication teams receive complete, accurate, and timely production drawings and documentation.
• Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and execution for equipment, technology, and facility improvements at the Granite City and Cedar Hill locations.
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support operational goals and company objectives.
• Support organizational growth through process development, scalability planning, and implementation of operational best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Fabrication

Production planning

Scheduling

CAPEX projects

Digital fabrication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

icon Mechanical seeks a Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist to lead tech-driven fabrication operations at our Granite City HQ. You will drive integration of new processes across multiple facilities, partnering with VDC, PM, and shop leadership to improve safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 7–10+ years in fabrication/manufacturing leadership, a strong lean/Six Sigma mindset, and proven CAPEX project experience.