Director Industrial Engineering

Director Industrial Engineering

About Us

Vessel is building the future of housing. Were combining breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to solve one of the worlds most urgent challenges : creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isnt just construction. Its a reimagining of how people live. We care about every detail, from beauty and durability to efficiency and access, because we believe everyone deserves a home thats thoughtfully made.

Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the countrys largest homebuilder, were scaling fast and looking for an exceptional Director of Industrial Engineering to join our team.

The Role

As the Director of Industrial Engineering, you will be responsible for optimizing and scaling our advanced manufacturing and assembly operations. Youll lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance efficiency, throughput, cost control, and quality across Vessels production lines, both in-house and in the field. This is a rare opportunity to shape the systems that enable revolutionary housing to be built at scalecombining the rigor of high-volume manufacturing with the creativity and mission-driven ethos of a design-first startup.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement scalable industrial engineering strategies across production facilities, including work cell design, process flow optimization, layout engineering, and resource planning.
• Lead the vision and roadmap for industrial engineering initiatives to support business growth, speed to market, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate industrial engineering into the broader operational and construction strategy.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps for consistent field execution.
• Identify and implement standardization opportunities across job sites and building typologies.
• Drive throughput improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven process improvement methodologies. Design and deploy new production lines and ramp-up plans for new products or markets.
• Oversee development of tooling and automation systems that reduce cycle time and improve quality. Collaborate with product and mechanical engineering teams to ensure DFM / A principles are baked into early design.
• Build robust KPIs and reporting frameworks for efficiency, quality, task time, labor productivity, and equipment utilization. Lead regular Kaizen and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Partner closely with design, product, construction, supply chain, and manufacturing operations teams to align engineering initiatives with Vessels broader strategic goals.
• Support field teams with problem-solving frameworks and data analysis to improve day-to-day performance.

Who You Are

Benefits

Competitive compensation with performance bonus

401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA / FSA options

Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs

Team-building events and activities, including social hours and celebrations

Commuter Benefits

At Vessel

We believe everyone deserves a home thats built with carebeautiful, durable, and designed to last. That starts with the team behind it. Join us and help reimagine what housing can be.

$150,000 - $175,000 a year

Compensation details : 150000-175000 Yearly Salary

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