Manager, Quality & Manufacturing Engineering

Impact Housing•Yorba Linda, CA

1d•$145,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Impact Housing (IH) is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Manager to lead and advance our manufacturing operations for modular home production. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving continuous improvement, maintaining quality standards, developing engineering talent, and supporting business growth through accurate production estimating. The successful candidate will inherit an established operational foundation — including a staffed engineering and quality team, implemented MRP system, and active improvement programs — and will be expected to scale and refine those systems as production capacity grows.

Requirements

8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role
Demonstrated proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma DMAIC, and Value Stream Mapping
Hands-on experience implementing or managing MRP/ERP systems in a production environment
Proven track record managing cross-functional improvement projects from concept through completion
Experience building, leading, and developing engineering teams
Strong working knowledge of quality systems, Build-in-Quality principles, and corrective action processes
Ability to develop production cost estimates and communicate assumptions clearly to stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field

Nice To Haves

Experience in modular construction, large-scale assembly, or prefabricated building manufacturing
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience developing capital expenditure plans to support production scaling
Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor, or similar CAD platforms

Responsibilities

Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team in identifying, planning, and executing process improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma DMAIC, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies.
Conduct and oversee time studies, workstation balancing, and workflow optimization to maximize throughput and reduce cycle times.
Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures for all assembly operations.
Manage the MRP system and digital manufacturing tools to support production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
Develop and execute capital expenditure plans in support of production scaling objectives.
Design and procure specialized fixtures, tooling, and material handling equipment as needed.
Own and maintain Build-in-Quality standards across all production lines; drive improvements in direct run rate and reduction in rework and defects.
Establish and enforce product standardization guidelines in collaboration with Product Engineering and customer stakeholders to reduce material variance and simplify assembly processes.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes in response to quality escapes and customer-identified issues.
Maintain quality documentation and records in support of customer and regulatory requirements.
Lead, mentor, and develop all Manufacturing Engineering and Quality staff — setting clear performance expectations and building a culture of accountability and independent problem-solving.
Manage headcount planning, recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing development for both functions.
Direct multiple cross-functional improvement projects simultaneously, coaching team members through challenges and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.
Develop accurate production cost estimates for customer proposals and internal business planning, incorporating labor, material, cycle time, and resource requirements.
Collaborate with Product Engineering and commercial stakeholders to refine estimates as product designs evolve.