The Lumber Manufactory

Manufacturing

SeniorDesignEngineer

$115–165k ~AI est. New Albany, Mississippi, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Design Engineer at The Lumber Manufactory. Skills: Mechanical design, System integration, Hydraulic controls, Pneumatic controls. Design sawmilling equipment. Design subsystems”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Corrective action investigations

Eligibility Requirements

Work in production environment, Work at heights, Wear PPE, Travel 33% to 50%, Accessible outside standard working hours, Travel to remote sawmill

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, 10+ years experience mechanical engineering, 10+ years experience manufacturing engineering, Experience using GD&T, Experience with finite element analysis, Experience with hydraulic systems, Experience with pneumatic systems, Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Excellent communication skills, Work independently, Create and drive new processes, Work in production environment, Work at heights, Wear PPE, Travel 33% to 50%, Accessible outside standard working hours

Nice to Have

Sawmill experience, Experience using 3D creation software, Inventor software experience, Indirect PLC experience

What You'll Do.

Design sawmilling equipment

Document design development

Document design analysis

Lead cross-functional brainstorming reviews

Author equipment install procedures

Author equipment test procedures

Manage part procurement

Engage external vendors

Manage external vendors

Champion root cause investigations

Champion corrective action investigations

Provide updates to partners

Support onsite installation

Support onsite testing

Attend onsite installation

Attend onsite testing

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional partners; Cross-functional reviews

Communication Scope

Cross-functional updates

Process & Methodology

Part procurement

Full Job Description

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the future of sustainable lumber with next-generation sawmill technology. We design and operate state-of-the-art modular sawmills that produce high-grade dimensional wood products with greater efficiency and less waste. Backed by leading investors including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter Capital, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital. 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. This role is based onsite in New Albany, Mississippi, and is best suited for candidates who are already local, with frequent and regular presence at our Mississippi mill sites. Specifically, this position will do the following: - 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

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