Manager of Advanced Manufacturing (AME)
Posted 29 days ago
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & NPI Governance
- Oversee manufacturing deliverables across all NPI phase gates from concept through production release.
- Ensure the Advanced Manufacturing team defines necessary inputs at each gate, including design maturity, BOM completeness, and quality plans.
- Serve as the primary manufacturing authority in phase gate reviews, ensuring products do not advance without meeting rigorous criteria.
- Drive team accountability for identifying and resolving manufacturing risks prior to gate approvals.
Manufacturing Strategy & Industrialization
- 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.
Launch Execution & Scale
- Manage manufacturing execution for prototype and pilot builds, driving corrective actions for issues identified during early stages.
- Supervise the validation of tooling, fixtures, equipment, and processes prior to production scaling.
- Oversee the formal handoff from NPI into Operations, ensuring all documentation is complete and production teams are fully trained.
- Support initial production ramps and maintain engagement post-launch to ensure stability and ramp success.
Cross-Functional & Risk Management
- Partner with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to validate supplier capabilities and define inspection strategies.
- Serve as the final escalation point for manufacturing issues during NPI execution.
- Support cost modeling and make/buy decisions through accurate labor and process assumptions.
- Drive comprehensive mitigation plans for cost, capacity, and schedule risks.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Strong technical understanding of fabrication, assembly, and industrial manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution in high-pressure launch environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Proven track record of managing pilot builds and successful production ramps for complex systems.
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 may include:• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
- 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
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI Fabrication is a leading U.S.-based contract manufacturer specializing in complex steel enclosures and fully integrated systems for Energy Storage (BESS), Power Generation, Modular LNG, Data Centers, Defense, and Offshore markets. Founded in 2015 in Buffalo, NY, GTI has rapidly expanded with advanced manufacturing facilities in Buffalo, Phoenix, and Monterrey, offering over 1,000,000 sq. ft. of combined production space. Our capabilities span structural steel fabrication, precision welding, powder coating, mechanical and electrical integration, battery integration, and end-of-line testing—all under one roof. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and one of the only LRQA and ABS-approved ISO shipping container factories in the U.S., ensuring full TAA/BAA compliance for government and defense contracts. At GTI, we believe in long-term partnerships over vendor relationships. Our engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams work side-by-side with customers to bring complex products from prototype to mass production—on time, on budget, and at scale. Key Capabilities ✔ U.S. and Mexico-based Manufacturing ✔ BESS Enclosure Fabrication & Integration ✔ ISO Container Customization & Certification (CSC, ABS, LRQA) ✔ Power Gen Packaging & Modular Data Centers ✔ Busbar, Wire Harness, and Battery Module Assembly ✔ Robotic Welding & Automation ✔ Full-Service Engineering & Prototyping ✔ High Volume Manufacturing
Key team members
Anthony Adragna
Christopher Rossi
Shane Kemplin
Brad Gallion
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