Production Cell Manager Mechanical Refurbishing

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal:
To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

The Production Cell Manager is responsible for leading all operations within a dedicated production cell specializing in the refurbishment of industrial gas turbines, generators, and load gearbox assemblies. Provide direct leadership to technical and production personnel while ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all manufacturing activities. Deliver customer projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

Oversee the complete refurbishment process including equipment disassembly, inspection, repair coordination, assembly, testing support, and final readiness for shipment. Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Project Management, and Field Services to ensure successful project execution while driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality, and operational excellence.

• Lead all daily manufacturing operations within the mechanical refurbishment cell.
• Manage production activities associated with industrial gas turbines, generators, and load gearbox assemblies.
• Direct the complete refurbishment process including:
  • Equipment receipt and staging
  • Disassembly
  • Cleaning
  • Inspection
  • Dimensional verification
  • Repair coordination
  • Component replacement
  • Mechanical reassembly
  • Functional testing support
  • Final release for shipment
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with engineering drawings, repair specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Establish daily production priorities to achieve schedule commitments.
• Monitor workflow and resource allocation to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.

• Provide technical guidance to mechanics, assembly technicians, inspectors, supervisors, and manufacturing engineers.
• Review technical issues encountered during disassembly and inspection and coordinate resolution with Engineering.
• Ensure proper execution of precision assembly techniques, alignment procedures, torque requirements, bearing installations, rotor handling, and mechanical clearances.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical issues throughout the refurbishment process.
• Participate in technical reviews for major repair decisions and nonconforming conditions.

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, skilled mechanics, technicians, and direct labor personnel.
• Build a culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, training, coaching, and career development.
• Ensure staffing levels appropriately support production schedules.
• Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility across manufacturing operations.

• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with the company's Quality Management System.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve inspection findings and nonconformances.
• Verify completion of inspection hold points throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Drive first-pass quality while minimizing rework and customer escapes.

• Maintain ownership of manufacturing cost, labor efficiency, and schedule performance for assigned production cell.
• Monitor labor hours against project budgets.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks impacting customer delivery.
• Coordinate with Planning and Project Management to ensure on-time project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead daily production meetings and safety discussions.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize operational metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve cell performance.
• Participate in Kaizen events and process improvement projects.

Reports to VP, PM/SC/It and collaborates with EP peers and management.

The initial salary range is $152,200 to $175,100 based on experience and qualifications.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial…