Director of Factory Engineering

About the Company

Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company on a mission to make high-performance housing attainable and abundant in the communities where people want to live. Through our vertically integrated delivery model and highly automated microfactories, we deliver climate-resilient homes and buildings with greater speed and predictability than traditional construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physical deployment of manufacturing sites, moving from initial concept to a fully operational, high-output facility
• Author and refine the "Microfactory Playbook," creating a repeatable, mechanical, and operational framework for nationwide expansion
• Manage complex mechanical and structural requirements, including floor loading, precision equipment leveling, and utility integration
• Partner with factory production staff to run experiments, test new layouts, and drive incremental design changes on the floor
• Build and manage a resilient network of vendors to ensure rollout cycles remain stable

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on manufacturing build-outs and facility deployment
• Proven track record in "zero-to-one" facility stand-ups
• Experience modeling Takt time, OEE, and throughput using simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic)
• Experience managing capital equipment procurement and contract negotiations exceeding $1M
• Experience with Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)
• Experience integrating industrial sensors, PLC-based hardware, and MES dashboards
• Strong mechanical engineering foundation and ability to troubleshoot on the factory floor
• Excellent communication and documentation skills