The Vice President of Engineering and Fabrication is a key executive leader responsible for driving the overall strategy, execution, and performance of the company’s engineering design and fabrication operations. This role requires strong technical acumen, operational leadership, and commercial insight to ensure mechanical systems, structures, and modular units are engineered and fabricated to meet the highest standards of quality, safety, schedule, and cost-effectiveness.
Integrate and lead the entire engineering-to-fabrication lifecycle, from concept design and detailed engineering to fabrication, assembly, testing, and final delivery, with a focus on mechanical systems, pressure equipment, structural components, and packaged units.
Define and implement strategic objectives for engineering design, drafting, fabrication, and manufacturing excellence.
Oversee the delivery of high-quality engineering packages aligned with fabrication capabilities and client requirements.
Lead all fabrication shop operations including cutting, forming, welding, machining, assembly, and testing.
Ensure strict compliance with engineering standards and fabrication codes (ASME, API, AWS, ISO, etc.).
Drive collaboration between design, production, QA/QC, supply chain, and project management teams.
Manage P&L for fabrication business units, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital investments.
Establish metrics to track efficiency, productivity, rework, delivery performance, and material utilization.
Champion continuous improvement and technology adoption (e.g., 3D design, CNC machining, welding automation, digital twin).
Represent the organization in client meetings, technical reviews, audits, and executive engagements.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, fabricators, supervisors, and department heads.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
15–20+ years of progressive experience in engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing environments.
Proven track record in executive leadership roles within heavy industrial sectors (e.g., oil & gas, power, mining, infrastructure, or process equipment manufacturing).
Extensive knowledge of fabrication processes, mechanical design standards, and large-scale project delivery.
Strategic Leadership – ability to define vision and lead complex, cross-functional operations from engineering to production.
Mechanical Engineering Mastery – deep understanding of structural and pressure component design, codes, and materials.
Fabrication Operations – hands-on knowledge of shop-floor processes including welding, NDT, machining, and modular assembly.
Process Optimization – Lean manufacturing, workflow streamlining, and waste reduction across engineering and production.
Project Management – ability to manage engineering-fabrication deliverables on time and within budget.
Commercial Acumen – experience in managing cost control, resource planning, vendor oversight, and profitability.
Technical Compliance – familiarity with ASME Section VIII/IX, B31.3, AWS D1.1, API 650, ISO 9001, and related standards.
Team Building – talent development, succession planning, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)
PMP or equivalent project leadership certification (optional)
Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or AWS/CSWIP credentials (a plus)
Office-based with frequent visits to fabrication shops, project sites, and client locations.
May require occasional international or regional travel.
Executive-level participation in strategic planning, audits, and board-level reviews.