Senior Design Engineer

The Lumber Manufactory • Seattle, WA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the sustainable future of the lumber industry with next-generation sawmill technology. Backed by leading investors, including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter, 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 in the Seattle area and is best suited for candidates who are already local, with frequent and regular travel to our Mississippi mill sites.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Sawmill experience is a bonus.
• Inventor is a bonus.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• The opportunity to help shape the future of an essential, evolving industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior