Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer (Off-site Fabrication)

Proteus Homes is out to revolutionize the home building process and transform it into the enjoyable experience it should be. Drawing on 30+ years in the custom home and factory building industries, we have created a new way to build. Combining the craftsmanship of custom home building with the efficiency of panelized construction, we deliver homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditional on-site framing.

We Build Better, Faster.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for transforming traditional construction through cutting edge proprietary methods. In this role, you will apply manufacturing rigor to our off-site fabrication processes, designing and optimizing patent pending systems to maximize efficiency, reduce material waste, and maintain top-tier structural quality. You will collaborate closely with structural designers, BIM modelers, and factory floor assembly teams to bridge the gap between our build teams and technical design details.

• Process Optimization :
  Evaluate and streamline our design process for structural panels and prefabricated MEP assemblies using Lean principles.
• DfMA Integration :
  Collaborate with design teams to ensure architectural plans are optimized for Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA).
• Equipment & Automation :
  Design, specify, and integrate automated cutting systems, and future automated assembly machinery.
• Troubleshooting :
  Resolve factory floor technical bottlenecks, material handling issues, and fabrication discrepancies.
• Documentation :
  Write clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs) for the fabrication team.
• Quality Assurance :
  Implement structural Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CAPA) to minimize rework and defects.
• Tooling & Fixtures :
  Design custom fabrication fixtures, jigs, and staging layouts to ensure high-tolerance component alignment.

• Education :
  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience : 2-5 years of hands-on experience in a construction, off-site fabrication, or modular construction environment.
• Technical Skills :
  Experience with 3D CAD and BIM software (Solid Works, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Methodologies :
  Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S frameworks applied to construction assembly.
• Problem Solving :
  Strong data analysis skills using statistical tools (Minitab, SPC, or Excel) to track cycle times and material yields.
• Communication :
  Ability to translate complex engineering prints and BIM data into simple instructions for shop floor operators.

• Experience with on-site construction (Framing or foundations)
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems tailored for fabrication, or structural shop drawing workflows.

• Competitive compensation and performance bonuses.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
• Opportunities to shape the future of sustainable, industrialized construction.