Fabrication Manager
Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD)
About Electronic Power Design, Inc.
At Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD), we don’t just build electrical equipment—we power industries and change lives. Our mission is to craft high-quality electrical equipment while upholding excellence in engineering, design, and manufacturing. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports employee growth, fulfillment, and long-term success.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Manager to lead our sheet metal and busbar fabrication operations. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing daily operations for a department producing:
- Sheet Metal: ~85% Kanban / 15% order-specific
- Busbar: ~20% Kanban / 80% order-specific
You will lead a team of 20–30 employees and 1–3 supervisors, driving machine utilization, production performance, safety, and continuous improvement. If you’re a hands-on leader with a passion for fabrication excellence and team development, we want to hear from you.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop fabrication teams across multiple production lines
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and structured skills training
Fabrication Operations
- Oversee daily production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards
- Optimize utilization of fabrication equipment including lasers, punches, press brakes, panel benders, and busbar machines
- Monitor machine uptime, material flow, nesting efficiency, and preventive maintenance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze KPIs such as machine utilization, first-pass yield, on-time completion, and scrap rates
- Utilize ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions preferred) to track and improve performance
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase throughput
- Lead special projects including fixture design, prototyping, and process innovation
Safety & Compliance
- Partner with the Safety team to conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and audits
- Enforce safety programs including lockout/tagout
- Ensure compliance with UL manufacturing requirements and OSHA regulations
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing fabrication teams in a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal and busbar fabrication, including laser cutting, punching, bending, and nesting
- Experience managing production performance using ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions preferred)
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience)
- Lean manufacturing experience, OSHA 10-hour certification, or fabrication equipment certifications are a plus
Ready to Build What’s Next?
If you’re a results-driven fabrication leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to speak with you.
Apply today and help power the future with EPD.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
