DFMA Engineer

About the role

The DFMA Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring that designs can be built efficiently and cost-effectively. They work closely with the Design Engineering team and architects to evaluate and shape the factory vs. field split for each project, and represent buildability at various stages.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate horizontal and vertical assemblies for buildability and cost
• Shape the factory vs. field split for each project
• Participate in recurring DFMA reviews and engineering calls
• Flag design decisions that degrade manufacturability before they become expensive
• Represent buildability at the table with architects and consultants
• Work with Design Engineering to ensure the model reflects build reality
• Map build and process information into the model
• Create handoff documentation for every new material, process, or strategy
• Develop shop drawings for new processes
• Diagnose and resolve floor issues raised in end-of-shift debriefs
• Build project-specific mockups and first articles before design lock
• Brief factory and field leads on changes from previous projects
• Translate manufacturer instructions into floor-ready processes

Requirements

• A hands-on building background: carpentry, framing, residential or commercial construction, with exposure to MEP trades
• Fluent in reading architectural and structural drawing sets and spotting what won't work before it's framed
• Experience in a CAD or BIM environment (Revit, Onshape, or similar)
• Able to communicate effectively with architects, engineers, and builders
• Organized and follow-through oriented

Qualifications

• Clear communicator who can move between architects, engineers, and builders
• Follow-through oriented: close loops, document decisions, and don't let details fall between meetings

Skills

• Strong understanding of building systems and processes
• Proficiency in CAD or BIM environments
• Ability to translate design intent into practical build instructions

Benefits

Reframe Systems offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth within a dynamic and innovative company.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, combining remote work with occasional on-site visits to the factory and project sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reframe Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.