Loenbro

Overview

Loenbro is a long-term construction lifecycle partner in the U.S., offering services across various industries. The Manager – Welding & Process Improvement will advance welding technology and manufacturing processes while implementing best practices to improve safety, quality, and productivity in Loenbro's operations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify opportunities for standardization and improvement in welding and fabrication practices.
• Develop and implement company-wide fabrication and manufacturing best practices.
• Establish standardized processes, methods, and technical guidance across the fabrication network.
• Serve as a technical resource for welding processes and fabrication methodologies.
• Evaluate processes and technologies based on various factors including material type and production volume.
• Partner with Quality and Welding Engineering regarding welding procedures and qualifications.
• Assess and optimize cutting and material processing methods.
• Identify and evaluate welding automation and advanced manufacturing opportunities.
• Lead technical evaluation of capital expenditures for fabrication and manufacturing.
• Lead improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Establish standardized productivity metrics for welding and fabrication operations.
• Participate in formal facility assessments to support the manufacturing strategic plan.
• Work closely with Engineering & Productization to incorporate manufacturing principles.
• Partner with Quality and Safety leadership to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
• Identify training needs and develop training programs for standardized processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related operations.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial welding and fabrication processes.
• Experience evaluating or implementing manufacturing equipment and capital projects.
• Demonstrated success improving fabrication productivity and quality.
• Ability to interpret engineering and fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies preferred.
• Experience with applicable fabrication codes and standards preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Frequent travel among Loenbro facilities, approximately 40–60%.