Director, Advanced Manufacturing

Meyer Utility Structures is searching for a Director, Advanced Manufacturing, to support our Engineered Structures segment, based out of Fort Worth, TX or Tulsa, OK. The Director, Advanced Manufacturing, is a hands-on manufacturing engineering leader responsible for driving capital equipment projects, technology deployment, and new facility startups across a multi-plant metal manufacturing network. This role leads both greenfield plant launches and brownfield expansions, working in union and non-union environments. This position blends project management, industrial engineering, and operational leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations.Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. What You’ll Do:Capital Projects & Equipment Deployment:Lead capital project execution from concept through commissioning:Ensure that capex investments translate to measurable gross margin expansion and cost reductionEquipment specification, RFQs, vendor evaluation, and Capex justificationManage FAT/SAT, installation, and ramp-up of major equipment and production linesDevelop plant layouts, material flow designs, and utilities planningBuild ROI models tied to labor productivity, throughput, scrap reduction, and safety improvementsMinimize cost overruns, change ordersManage phasing of cash outlays by month and quarter and coordinate changes with plants across the enterpriseReport monthly on project capital performance and forecastsNew Plant Startups & Expansions:Serve as technical lead for greenfield site launches and brownfield expansionsMinimize ramp losses, under-absorption while accelerating time to profitabilityDevelop launch schedules, ramp plans, staffing models, and training strategiesCoordinate with construction, utilities, IT, maintenance, safety, quality, and operations teamsEnsure production readiness prior to start of production (SOP)Technology & Automation Strategy:Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies including:Automation, robotics, CNC equipment, saw lines, roll-forming, press lines, finishing systems, and material handlingLead pilots, proof-of-concepts, and standardization across sitesDeliver improved YOY throughput, yield, labor efficiency, lower downtimeDrive digital manufacturing initiatives (MES, OEE, data capture, SPC, condition monitoring)Industrial Engineering & Continuous ImprovementPerform time studies, line balancing, and capacity modelingDevelop standard work, labor standards, PFMEAs, and control plansParticipate in Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivitySupport union and non-union workforces through change managementProject & Stakeholder Leadership:Build schedules, budgets, and risk registersLead cross-functional teams across multiple internal plants and vendor partnersCommunicate progress, risks, and ROI to executive leadershipWhat You’ll Need:Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering8+ years in heavy manufacturing or metal processing environmentsDemonstrated experience leading capital projects and plant startupsStrong knowledge of:Metal forming, machining, fabrication, or structural product manufacturingAutomation, robotics, PLCs, and industrial controlsStrong financial and project management skillsGreenfield startup leadership experience preferredLean Six Sigma Black Belt preferredMS Project, Smartsheet, AutoCAD or Finario experience preferred.Job SummaryRequisition Number: DIREC014869Job Category: EngineeringSchedule: Full-Time