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POSITION IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Manufacturing Product Engineer

Business Unit: iManufacturing

Reports to: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Start Date: December, 2025

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Impact Housing is a vertically integrated housing development company with a mission to solve the housing crisis among low- and moderate-income households in Southern California. With a 55,000 SF modular manufacturing facility, an in-house architectural and construction team, and a growing portfolio of market rate and affordable housing projects, Impact Housing is scaling its operations to deliver meaningful, innovative housing solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Product Engineer is a hybrid role that combines construction drawing expertise with manufacturing engineering principles. This position reviews architectural and engineering drawings to extract critical information, creates detailed shop drawings for fabrication, and applies manufacturing engineering techniques to optimize production processes, cost efficiency, and quality control. This role ensures design constructability while developing efficient manufacturing workflows and fabrication procedures for building components.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Drawing Review & Analysis

• Analyze architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify all pertinent information required for fabrication and construction
• Review project specifications, details, and notes to ensure complete understanding of design requirements
• Identify potential conflicts, discrepancies, or constructability issues in the original drawings
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers to clarify design intent when information is unclear or missing
• Shop Drawing Creation & Manufacturing Engineering
• Develop detailed shop drawings that translate design concepts into manufacturable specifications
• Include all necessary dimensions, materials, connection details, fabrication notes, and manufacturing processes
• Create assembly drawings, detail drawings, installation sequences, and manufacturing work instructions
• Ensure shop drawings comply with relevant building codes, industry standards, and project specifications
• Design jigs, fixtures, and tooling requirements for efficient fabrication processes

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for building component fabrication
• Create detailed work instructions, process flows, and quality control checkpoints
• Analyze production efficiency and recommend process improvements
• Establish manufacturing standards, tolerances, and quality specifications
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness

Technical Documentation & Process Control

• Prepare material lists, cut sheets, fabrication schedules, and bill of materials (BOM)
• Generate installation guides, assembly instructions, and manufacturing procedures
• Create as-built documentation reflecting approved field modifications and process changes
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and quality manuals
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing processes

Quality Control & Engineering Coordination

• Review shop drawings for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and adherence to design standards
• Implement quality control systems and inspection procedures for manufacturing processes
• Coordinate submittal processes and manage drawing approval workflows
• Interface with fabricators, contractors, suppliers, and production personnel to ensure technical accuracy
• Participate in design review meetings, value engineering sessions, and manufacturing planning discussions
• Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering (Required)
• Alternative: Associate's degree in Engineering Technology plus significant manufacturing experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of combined experience in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or technical drawing
• Proven experience creating shop drawings and manufacturing documentation for construction or industrial projects
• Experience with manufacturing process development and optimization

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, or similar)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, forming, assembly)
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, building systems, and fabrication techniques
• Experience with manufacturing engineering principles including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Understanding of structural connections, MEP systems, and architectural details
• Knowledge of building codes, industry standards (AISC, ACI, ASME, etc.)
• Experience with 3D modeling, BIM coordination, and manufacturing simulation software preferred

Manufacturing & Process Skills

• Experience with process flow development and work instruction creation
• Knowledge of quality control systems and statistical process control (SPC)
• Understanding of material properties, metallurgy, and manufacturing tolerances
• Familiarity with cost estimation and value engineering principles
• Experience with production planning and scheduling
• Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and manufacturing best practices

Professional Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in both drawing and process documentation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for design and manufacturing challenges
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Understanding of project delivery methods, construction sequencing, and manufacturing workflows
• Leadership skills for coordinating cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA with technical focus
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Professional certification in drafting, design technology, or manufacturing engineering
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or similar professional certification
• Experience with specific building types, specialty systems, or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 manufacturing concepts
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing resource planning (MRP)
• Familiarity with project management software, document control systems, and manufacturing execution systems (MES)

Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing environment with regular site and shop floor visits
• Collaboration with design teams, contractors, fabricators, and production personnel
• May require overtime during critical project phases and production deadlines
• Travel to job sites, fabrication facilities, and manufacturing plants as needed
• Exposure to manufacturing environments requiring appropriate safety equipment and protocols

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary range of $70,000 - $90,000 - dependent on experience
• Health benefits, Medical Dental, FSA, HSA
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Ownership of company equity
• 401K Retirement Plan

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

For more information about Impact Housing, visit ihousing.us.