Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering
· New York Office
· Hybrid

This role is essential to executing Assembly’s vision for distributed manufacturing, ensuring seamless integration between design, engineering, and production.

• Shape the future of industrialized construction by applying advanced manufacturing principles to an industry ripe for transformation.
• Design a first‑of‑its‑kind manufacturing system that scales modular high‑rise construction across multiple factories, integrating automation and digital workflows.
• Lead the convergence of aerospace‑ and automotive‑grade manufacturing with building construction, developing processes that drive quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and implement a scalable manufacturing system that enables partner factories to efficiently fabricate and assemble modular units while maintaining the capability to launch in‑house assembly operations when needed.
• Create a standardized manufacturing playbook, defining labor requirements, detailed work instructions, and quality control measures to ensure consistent production across multiple facilities.
• Leverage digital manufacturing technologies (MES, ERP, and factory automation tools) to optimize assembly processes, monitor production quality, and drive operational efficiency.
• Lead process innovation and continuous improvement, acting as sustaining engineers to refine manufacturing workflows based on feedback from production partners.
• Establish and oversee pilot programs and first‑article builds to validate new processes, tooling, and quality standards at partner facilities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, logistics, and design teams to seamlessly integrate manufacturability with design intent.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure production efficiency, scalability, and quality performance.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing manufacturing engineering team, fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and professional growth.
• Work closely with executive leadership to align manufacturing strategies with overall business objectives while maintaining cost‑effectiveness through Capex and Opex forecasting.
• Champion lean manufacturing principles in collaboration with partner factories, improving efficiency, quality, and cost‑effectiveness at scale.

• Experience in high‑precision, scalable manufacturing industries such as aerospace, automotive, or industrial equipment, with an interest in applying these skills to the built environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or production engineering in industries such as aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.
• The ability to think beyond traditional factory models and implement distributed, flexible manufacturing strategies that scale across multiple production sites.
• A background in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for complex, large‑scale products, with a focus on modularization and efficiency.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a systems engineering mindset—able to connect design, supply chain, production, and logistics into a seamless workflow.
• Experience designing transportable and reusable tooling and fixtures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and scalability.
• Proficiency with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP systems, and digital factory tools, along with the ability to develop detailed work instructions and labor requirement documents for production teams.
• The ability to work with cross‑functional teams, external suppliers, and manufacturing partners to drive scalable production solutions.

• A strategic planner and a hands‑on operator, comfortable working in both partner‑driven and in‑house assembly environments.
• Capable of building and launching a rapid‑deployment assembly facility.
• A clear communicator who can translate complex manufacturing requirements into actionable plans for both internal teams and external partners.
• Passionate about solving engineering challenges that blend digital…