Manufacturing Engineer, Field Operations

Location

Hayward, CA | United States

Job description

Veev is leading the way in the transformation of the construction industry with an innovative approach to modular home construction. Veev's prefabricated closed panel systems allow homes to be assembled efficiently on site while delivering both a more sustainable and higher quality final product than traditional construction. As a new subsidiary of Lennar, Veev is leveraging the strength and scale of its parent company while maintaining the speed and disruptive approach from its roots as a Silicon Valley based startup. Veev has developed a vertically integrated approach that involves multi-disciplinary collaboration across real estate, design, development, engineering, manufacturing, and construction.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our dedicated team and play a key role in maintaining and improving our quality management processes.

Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will help streamline and improve our job-site operations and be responsible for improving remote team efficiency by making fact-based, data-driven decisions, including the research of new tools, processes, or equipment, development of purpose-built jigs, and the introduction of lean processes. Our ideal candidate can juggle various types of challenges, while demonstrating the ability to be multi-disciplinary and flexible while thinking and acting with a sense of ownership and urgency. 

• Study and analyze the field processes - from raw land, through foundation, assembly, and landscaping, all the way to finished home to identify areas in need of process improvements. 
• Research, design, develop and document field production processes, monitor implementation and propose continuous improvement projects that can streamline field operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, design, manufacturing and production teams to ensure seamless integration when components arrive to the field sites.
• Communicate effectively with both on-site technicians/tradespeople, and remote engineering teams and executives.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues promptly in collaboration with assembly crews on-site and remote engineering teams.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to help analyze the design from a field ops perspective, to drive simplification and efficiency.
• Travel between various job sites, the factory, and various vendors, as required.
• Specify new processes, tools and machinery (Cranes, earthmovers, handheld tools, drilling equipment etc.) to improve field operations.
• Manage time studies and implement data-driven process improvements from the learnings.
• Proven ability to manage time and work efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a factory or field environment. 
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Passionate and motivated to solve the housing crisis for the future, and excited to work in a company changing the future of home construction. 
• Desire to innovate and tackle complicated problems.
• Comfortable working with hand/power tools in a construction-site environment.
• Background in modular construction and/or heavy machinery is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Benefits Highlights

• Paid vacations, sick, and holidays
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance

We are committed to bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self, feel a sense of community, and do great work together. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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