Fabrication Manager
hace 17 días
Scottsdale
Job DescriptionSalary: $75,000-$120,000 per year About Us: OTTO WERKS is a Scottsdale-based Porsche-specialized motorsport, service, and restoration facility known for exceptional craftsmanship and engineering excellence. Our fabrication program supports concours restorations, motorsport builds, custom engineering projects, and in-house hardline, chassis, and component work. We are growing and investing heavily in a world-class fabrication and metalwork division, and were looking for a leader capable of driving that standard forward. Position Summary: OTTO WERKS is seeking a highly experiencedFabrication Managerto lead and grow our metalwork and chassis restoration department. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on early Porsche restoration (356, SWB/LWB 911), motorsport fabrication, structural repair, and concours-level metal finishing. The ideal candidate is a master fabricator with deep Porsche knowledge, leadership capabilities, and an obsession for metalwork executed to the highest standards. Responsibilities: • Oversee all metal, chassis, and fabrication work for vintage Porsche restorations (356, early 911, through to 993)., • Lead, build, and mentor a growing in-house fabrication team; establish and maintain fabrication SOPs and quality standards., • Perform and manage structural chassis repairs, straightening, and panel alignment on a Celette bench using Porsche-correct jigs., • Execute concours-level metal restoration, including panel replacement, rust repair, hand-forming panels, and precise metal finishing., • Design and build roll cages, seat mounts, brackets, cooling/oil hardlines, and motorsport components to FIA/club-level specifications., • Interpret and execute OEM body measurements, prints, and structural geometry for correct Porsche restoration., • Work closely with the Body/Paint, Mechanical, and Motorsports departments to ensure seamless integration of fabrication into full builds., • Visualize, design, and fabricate custom sheet metal and one-off components using English wheels, planishing hammers, brakes/shears, shrinkers/stretchers, TIG/MIG welding, etc., • Manage project timelines, material ordering, and coordination with outside vendors (platers, machine shops, coatings)., • Maintain exceptionally clean and organized fabrication spaces consistent with OTTO WERKS standards., • Provide accurate time assessments and documentation for time-and-materials billing. Requirements: • 10+ years of hands-on Porsche-specific metalwork experience, especially 356 and early 911., • Mastery of panel shaping, metal finishing, TIG/MIG welding, and traditional and modern restoration techniques., • Deep experience with Celette bench chassis alignment, structural repair, jig use, and factory-correct geometry., • Proven ability to fabricate high-quality roll cages and motorsport components., • Concours-level restoration background with examples or portfolio required., • Strong ability to visualize, design, and execute custom solutions across sheet metal and tubing., • Ability to lead and grow a team; department-level communication and planning skills., • Extreme attention to detail, accuracy, and craftsmanship., • Capable of managing several restoration projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines., • Full-time, on-site presence required. What We Offer: • Top-of-market salary for the right candidate, • Healthcare benefits, • Relocation assistance for exceptional applicants, • Opportunity to lead a flagship Porsche restoration program, • Work alongside one of the regions strongest Porsche service, motorsport, and engineering teams, • Access to Celette benches, OEM jigs, high-end equipment, and a fully outfitted fabrication shop Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Health Insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Paid time off Schedule: • Tuesday-Friday License: • Driver's License (Required)