Fabrication Manager

Description

Engineered Yacht Solutions is seeking a highly experienced and hands‑on Fabrication Manager to lead our structural fabrication department at our Fort Lauderdale facility. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in marine steel and aluminum fabrication, with a proven track record in yacht repair and refit projects across a wide range of vessel types and sizes. This is a leadership role requiring equal command of the shop floor and the planning room — someone who can mentor a skilled trades team while driving quality, schedule, and budget outcomes on complex, high‑value projects.

• Oversee all structural fabrication activities including steel and aluminum welding, forming, cutting, fitting, and finishing.
• Lead and manage a team of welders, fabricators, and fitters; assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide hands‑on technical guidance.
• Review engineering drawings, structural specifications, and survey reports to plan and execute fabrication scopes.
• Establish and enforce quality control procedures, ensuring all work meets classification society standards and owner/flag state requirements.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, designers, naval architects, and subcontractors to ensure fabrication aligns with overall refit timelines.

• Plan and execute structural repairs including hull plating renewals, framing repairs, bulkhead modifications, and deck structural work on steel and aluminum vessels.
• Conduct condition assessments of existing structure in collaboration with surveyors and engineers; recommend and implement repair strategies.
• Manage modifications to superstructure, hull appendages, and internal structure for refit and conversion projects.
• Interpret and work within classification society rules (Lloyd’s, DNV, ABS, RINA, BV) for structural repair approvals.

• Develop fabrication work packages including material take‑offs, labor estimates, tooling requirements, and production schedules.
• Manage shop consumables, welding equipment, and specialty tooling; oversee maintenance and calibration programs.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection results, weld procedures, NDT reports, and classification documentation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase shop throughput, quality, and safety.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and yard safety standards; lead toolbox talks and maintain a safety‑first culture.

• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on structural fabrication experience in a marine environment.
• Minimum 5 years specifically in yacht repair and refit — superyacht experience (40 m+) strongly preferred.
• 5 Years of Leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in both steel and aluminum structural fabrication and welding, including plate work, pipe, and complex assemblies.
• Proven supervisory or management experience leading fabrication crews in a boatyard or shipyard setting.
• Direct experience working with classification surveyors and executing classed repairs.

• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding on marine‑grade steel (mild, high‑strength) and aluminum alloys (5083, 5086, 6061).
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, weld symbols, and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with common NDT methods (UT, dye‑penetrant, magnetic particle) and their application in marine repair.
• Working knowledge of weld procedure specifications (WPS) and welder qualification requirements.
• Experience with plasma cutting, oxy‑fuel cutting, hydraulic forming, and press brake operations.
• Familiarity with CAD‑based nesting or fabrication software is a plus.

• AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or equivalent — preferred.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction or Maritime certification preferred.
• Valid welder qualifications (AWS D1.1 / D1.2 or equivalent) — a plus.

• Experience with superyacht conversions or major structural refit projects exceeding $1M in scope.
• Background working with ABS, Lloyd’s Register, DNV, or RINA class surveyors on structural repair plans.
• Familiarity with Fort…