Lead Mechanical Engineer, Building Shell

American Housing

Austin, US

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior mechanical engineers with hardware development experience who thrive in factory-based production environments.

Best fit for

Mechanical engineers with hands-on factory production experience
— “Own the design, buildout, and commissioning of the panel shop in our new factory”
Leaders capable of building and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
— “Build and lead a team of engineers, manufacturing specialists, and R&D technicians”
Candidates experienced in transitioning prototypes to mass production
— “Proven experience delivering large complex hardware products from low-rate prototypes to full-rate production”

Things to consider

Role involves significant responsibility for both design and manufacturing processes
— “Own the design of floor, wall, and roof panels, along with all associated connectors and hardware”
Position requires managing supply chain and quality control aspects
— “Manage supply chain, quality, assembly, and delivery”

How to stand out

Demonstrate specific experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter software
— “Extremely experienced with CAD/CAM/PLM, part families, and parametric modeling — experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred”
Highlight past projects where you obtained structural certifications
— “Obtain all necessary certifications and approvals for structural components”
Showcase leadership in establishing manufacturing KPIs
— “Establish and track KPIs to understand how our engineering and manufacturing decisions are impacting the quality and cost”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Lead

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What success looks like

design and manufacture building panels
build and lead engineering teams
obtain certifications and approvals

Typical background

6+ years in mechanical engineeringexperience in manufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringBuilding Shell DesignPanel Shop ManagementSupply Chain Management

Preferred

Structural AnalysisCad/cam/plm

Stack & domain

Mechanical DesignStructural AnalysisDfmaProductionCad/cam/plmPart FamiliesParametric ModelingSiemens NxTeamcenterPanel Shop DesignFloorWallRoof PanelsConnectorsHardwareSupply ChainQualityAssemblyDeliveryKpisCode ComplianceCertificationsApprovalsStructural ComponentsManufacturingAssembly MethodsEngineeringManufacturing SpecialistsR&d TechniciansCollaborationMultidisciplinary TeamsFast-pacedDynamic EnvironmentProblem-solvingOrganizationalLeadershipTechnical DisciplineTeamworkCommunicationDecision-makingEmotional IntelligenceRelationship ManagementExecutive Stakeholder DevelopmentBuilding ShellHardware Development

About the role

Original posting from American Housing via Ashby

The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America’s housing crisis through all-out production. We believe that America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers. This is the only way to build at the scale necessary to solve this crisis.
The American Dream is built, not inherited. We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and assembly of the chassis of our buildings — the floor, wall, and roof panels.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Own the design of floor, wall, and roof panels, along with all associated connectors and hardware
Own the design, buildout, and commissioning of the panel shop in our new factory
Own all improvements to the panel shop in our current factory
Own the packing, shipping, and rigging methods and hardware for building shell
Own the install methods and associated hardware for building shell onsite assembly
Build and lead a team of engineers, manufacturing specialists, and R&D technicians to design every component and their manufacturing and assembly methods
Collaborate with structural engineers, architects, and designers to make sure every component is code compliant and meets our customers needs
Obtain all necessary certifications and approvals for structural components
Manage supply chain, quality, assembly, and delivery — work with company leadership to hire for these roles in the near future
Establish and track KPIs to understand how our engineering and manufacturing decisions are impacting the quality and cost of our buildings
QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of experience in hardware development
Strong technical background in mechanical design, structural analysis, DFMA, and production
Proven experience delivering large complex hardware products from low-rate prototypes to full-rate production
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
Extremely experienced with CAD/CAM/PLM, part families, and parametric modeling — experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred
Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required
COMPENSATION
The overall cash compensation for this position ranges from $160,000 to $200,000. All of our positions also offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust health benefits.

Source: American Housing careers (Ashby)