Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Chattanooga, TN Type: Full-time, Exempt Reports To: VP for Operations COMPANY OVERVIEW: Branch Technology brings unprecedented design freedom and resource stewardship to the construction industry through large-scale 3D printing. Branch offers a unique method of 3D printing in combination with composite assemblies to create prefabricated architectural components that are as robust as they are revolutionary. We’re growing rapidly and are attracting top talent from all over the US. Our team includes seasoned leaders from architecture, manufacturing, and product development allied with a tight knit group of project managers, parametric design experts, and robotic engineers. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible to effectively lead a team of robotics and hardware technicians to develop and improve all aspects of the company’s robotics, 3D printing processes, foaming/milling production lines, and factory facilities while focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. This leader will work closely with the VP for Operations in support of executive decision-making for company goals affected by robotics and hardware activity. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise as well as innovative and design-thinking capabilities that foster a team mindset of continuous improvement. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Create team objectives for safety, quality, asset management, and line performance 2. Oversee company’s quality assurance plan 3. Implement preventative maintenance procedures 4. Develop efficient processes for managing extruder tooling, tool crib, and critical spares 5. Establish quality system documents and procedures in line with company objectives 6. Monitor & implement all aspects of plant safety systems. 7. Learn, master, and improve all techniques used in the C-Fab™ process 8. Collect, interpret, and make recommendations on relevant data and testing results 9. Develop strategic relationships with suppliers of hardware and tooling components 10. Create accurate BOMs and production system control documents 11. Create and execute strategic company priorities in an agile development framework 12. Work with Production team to improve robot operator experience 13. Participate in KPI definition and reporting REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field 2. 6+ years of managerial experience in related field and with lean manufacturing 3. Demonstrable competencies with CAD/CAM, Solidworks, and Pro E 4. Experience with industrial robotics in a production environment 5. Hands on experience with machine development, fabrication, assembly, & integration 6. Effective written and verbal skills 7. Demonstrable proficiency with common office software (Google Apps, MS Office, etc.) 8. Willingness and ability to relocate for job and to travel when necessary PREFERRED: 1. Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field 2. Robotics integration experience / HRIOS experience 3. Lean Six Sigma black belt 4. Experience with robotic extrusion and robotic milling functions 5. Custom fabrication in a production environment APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Before being considered, an applicant will need to submit the following three documents to the relevant position at https://branchtechnology.bamboohr.com/jobs. ● letter of interest ● résumé (and work portfolio, if applicable) ● contact information for three references Branch Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Visit www.branch.technology for more information and to see examples of the amazing work we’re doing. .