Welding and Fabrication Manager

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Assembly

In short

Emerson is looking for a Welding & Fabrication Manager in Marshalltown, IA, to lead welding, hardfacing, and fabrication operations. This role focuses on driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost while fostering a strong safety culture and partnering with various departments for continuous improvement and new product introductions.

Responsibilities

Lead and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all company, OSHA, EPA, and environmental requirements.
Drive performance improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Employee Engagement.
Ensure welding, hardfacing, and heat treatment activities meet specifications, procedures, standards, and customer requirements.
Lead the development and qualification of welding personnel, processes, and manufacturing procedures.
Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams to address manufacturability concerns and support new product introductions.
Analyze operational and quality data to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve process capability.
Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), first-pass yield, throughput, and productivity improvements.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, visual management, and standard work initiatives.
Develop and deliver technical training programs related to welding processes, quality standards, and process discipline.
Establish and communicate best practices, procedures, and expectations.
Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and the overall cost of quality.
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to resolve operational challenges.
Participate in capital expenditure planning, support new equipment implementation, and evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience.
Five (5) or more years of manufacturing leadership experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or related heavy manufacturing environments.
Experience leading teams and driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
Demonstrated experience with problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience using ERP or manufacturing business systems.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, heat treatment, fabrication, and manufacturing operations.
Experience in a union manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of welding procedure qualification requirements, ASME code, and personnel qualification processes.
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, SMED, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience managing capital equipment projects, production automation, or welding technology upgrades.
Familiarity with welding quality systems, non-destructive testing methods, and weld inspection requirements.
Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations.
Professional certifications related to welding, manufacturing, quality, or continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time-off options including paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays.

Skills

ExcelPowerPointWord

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