The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the future of sustainable lumber with next-generation sawmill technology. We design and operate state-of-the-art modular sawmills that produce high-grade dimensional wood products with greater efficiency and less waste. Backed by leading investors including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter Capital, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital.
As a member of the Design Engineering organization, you will contribute to the development and test of machine centers critical to the operation of the sawmill. You will be the key link between design and execution.
The Manufacturing and Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring comprehensive and safe assembly and test of TLM’s machine centers. You will work closely with design engineers to ensure components can be made or sourced and all elements of the design can come together according to the design intent. You will then guide operations through assembly and test while gathering critical data and performing pertinent analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with design engineers to understand design intent and translate that into assembly and test procedures.
Work collaboratively with TLM’s operations team to assemble and test machine centers.
Participate in design reviews and provide manufacturability feedback.
Design fixtures that will aid in the assembly or measurement process.
Execute, capture and organize data from machine center verification testing.
Provide component and assembly quality inspection.
Verify and direct controls integration.
Champion root cause and corrective action investigations as needed.
Provide regular updates to cross-functional partners.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
Able to create 2D and 3D using modeling software. Autodesk Inventor experience is a bonus.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics, including proficiency in GD&T.
Knowledgeable and experienced in working with industrial scale machinery. Sawmill experience is a bonus.
Proficient in using hand and power tools.
Experience with process control, quality, and safety.
Experience directly or working alongside Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and data collection.
Comfortable working at heights in PPE in a production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Able to program and troubleshoot PLCs.
Experience designing and/or installing hydraulic systems.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Paid time off and company holidays
The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry
Join our team as we modernize timber from forest to finished product.
The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
- Able to create 2D and 3D using modeling software
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Knowledgeable and experienced with industrial scale machinery
- Proficient in using hand and power tools
- Experience with process control, quality, and safety
- Experience directly or working alongside Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and data collection
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What We Do
The Lumber Manufactory is a venture-backed sustainable lumber startup focused on domestic wood processing and supply chain infrastructure. We're building modern manufacturing infrastructure to serve the housing and construction industries while supporting responsible forest management. Our first mill is running successfully and we're actively expanding into the Southeast region. We're backed by Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital. We're solving a real supply chain problem: the US imports roughly one-third of its lumber. We're building mills to change that and become part of national infrastructure around wood processing and domestic supply. It's tied to housing, economic development, and responsible forestry management.
Why Work With Us
You'll work on infrastructure that matters. You see the impact of your work directly. We move fast, we care about excellence, and we're mission-driven. No corporate BS—just smart people solving real problems.
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