Senior Design Engineer

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The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is a next-generation sawmill operator focused on sustainable manufacturing of dimensional wood products. TLM designs a state-of-the-art modular sawmill optimized for high-grade dimensional products, with a focus on simplicity and fast construction. TLM is backed by Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter, and Ravelin Capital.

Position Summary

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our team. As a member of the Design Engineering team, you will be at the forefront of bringing technical innovation into an industry that spans hundreds of years. You will be responsible for designing complex mechanical systems that integrate hydraulic, pneumatic and / or sensory controls in the pursuit of refining lumber at various stages. You will also work closely with other design engineers and technicians to review, install and test these designs in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Design sawmilling equipment and subsystems.

Document design development and analysis and lead cross-functional brainstorming reviews.

Author equipment install and test procedures.

Manage part procurement.

Engage and manage external vendors.

Champion root cause and corrective action investigations as needed.

Provide regular updates to cross-functional partners.

Support and attend onsite installation and testing activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

10+ years experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. Sawmill experience is a bonus.

Strong experience using 3D creation software. Inventor is a bonus.

Strong experience using GD&T on 2D drawings.

Experience with finite element analysis.

Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), indirect is OK.

Must be able to work independently.

Demonstrated ability to create and drive new processes.

Must be able to work in a production environment, at heights, with PPE.

Must be willing to travel 33% to 50% of the time to a remote sawmill environment.

Must be willing to remain accessible outside standard working hours to accommodate for cross-geography, remote team.

Job Details

Job Type : Full Time

Start of salary range : $140,000

Work Location : Regional preference for Northeast (Boston) area. This role is required to travel to Mississippi mill sites on a frequent and regular basis.

Benefits

The Lumber Manufactory offers a company group health plan with 100% employer paid premium for employees as well as their dependents. The group health plan includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short and long-term disability. Paid Time Off. The Lumber Manufactory offers 9 company-paid holidays each year. In addition to company paid holidays, salaried employees are eligible for flexible time off, an unlimited paid time off plan covering vacation, sick and other leave.

Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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