Gtifabrication
Manager of Advanced Manufacturing (AME)
Phoenix, AZ
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$180kDetected 65 days ago
Supply ChainProcess ImprovementMechanical DesignLeadership
About the role
- The Manager of Advanced Manufacturing leads the team responsible for product industrialization and the transition of complex modular systems from concept to production. This leadership role oversees the execution of NPI phase gates and ensures manufacturing strategies align with design intent, cost targets, and scalability. Acting as a central point of
- accountability, the Manager coordinates cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive manufacturing readiness for all new product launches.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the Advanced Manufacturing team defines necessary inputs at each gate, including design maturity, BOM completeness, and quality plans.
- Drive team accountability for identifying and resolving manufacturing risks prior to gate approvals.
- Translate complex engineering designs into executable, high-level manufacturing strategies.
- Direct the development of build approaches, line flows, takt assumptions, and labor models.
- Validate manufacturing routings, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure alignment with capability and cost targets.
- Influence early-stage development through design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) leadership.
- Manage manufacturing execution for prototype and pilot builds, driving corrective actions for issues identified during early stages.
- Support initial production ramps and maintain engagement post-launch to ensure stability and ramp success.
- Partner with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to validate supplier capabilities and define inspection strategies.
- Support cost modeling and make/buy decisions through accurate labor and process assumptions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within industrial or engineered-to-order (ETO) environments.
- Proven experience leading structured New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and managing phase gate deliverables.
Nice to have
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, energy, data center, or heavy industrial OEM environments.
- Deep familiarity with APQP, PPAP, or similar gated product development frameworks.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification with a background in process optimization.
- 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
- Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
- Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Compensation
- GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Company info
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
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