Head of Manufacturing Engineering

american-housing· Manufacturing
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📍 AustinFullTime💰 USD 180K–250K

About this role

The American Housing Corporation is on a mission to solve the America’s housing crisis through all-out production. We believe that America’s affordability crisis is fundamentally a production crisis, and that solving it requires a vertically integrated development approach: We buy land, and manufacture, install, and sell our homes directly to customers. This is the only way to build at the scale necessary to solve this crisis.

The American Dream is built, not inherited. We're hiring the best engineers, designers, and builders to solve the hardest problem in America.

As the Head of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for the manufacturing and assembly of our building system — a proprietary kit-of-parts for building high-quality housing.

What You'll Do

  • The factory is your product — you will own everything from factory layout, equipment procurement, and factory buildout to commissioning and optimization of the factory

  • Build and lead a team of engineers, manufacturing specialists, and technicians to design, build, and operate the manufacturing facility to produce our building system

  • Collaborate with mechanical engineering and architecture teams to refine our kit-of-parts for manufacturability

  • Obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and approvals for the manufacturing facilities

  • Manage supply chain, quality, assembly, and delivery — work with company leadership to hire for these roles in the near future

  • Establish and track KPIs to understand how our engineering and manufacturing decisions are impacting the quality and cost of our buildings

  • Manage manufacturing budget, work with company leadership to project future capital requirements

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in hardware development with 3+ years in a leadership role

  • Strong technical background in mechanical design, structural analysis, DFMA, and production

  • Proven experience delivering large complex hardware products from low-rate prototypes to full-rate production

  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills

  • Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technical discipline preferred, not required

Compensation

The overall cash compensation for this position ranges from $180,000 to $250,000. All of our positions also offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Head of Manufacturing Engineering role at american-housing?
The listed salary for this Head of Manufacturing Engineering position at american-housing is USD 180K–250K. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Head of Manufacturing Engineering position at american-housing located?
This Head of Manufacturing Engineering role at american-housing is based in Austin. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Head of Manufacturing Engineering role at american-housing full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Head of Manufacturing Engineering role in the Manufacturing department at american-housing.
Which team or department does the Head of Manufacturing Engineering at american-housing belong to?
This Head of Manufacturing Engineering position is part of the Manufacturing department at american-housing. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Head of Manufacturing Engineering position at american-housing?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to american-housing's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Head of Manufacturing Engineering job at american-housing posted?
This Head of Manufacturing Engineering position at american-housing was posted on Sep 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Head of Manufacturing Engineering
american-housing · 💰 USD 180K–250K
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