About Us

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is a next-generation sawmill operator focused on sustainable manufacturing of dimensional wood products. TLM is the process of designing a state-of-the-art modular sawmill optimal for producing high-grade dimensional products, with a focus on simplicity and fast construction. TLM is backed by leading investors including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter, and Ravelin Capital.

Position Summary

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.

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.

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 with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), indirect is OK.
• 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.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Start of salary range: $120,000
• Work Location: Greater Seattle or Greater Boston areas; frequent travel to Mississippi mill sites

Seniority and Function

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing