Design Engineering Manager

Design Engineering Manager

Redwood City, CA | Hybrid

$150,000 - $190,000 + Equity + Benefits

Are you an experienced Design Engineering, Architectural or Building Systems professional looking to take ownership of new product development within an innovative residential construction business?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the technical development of new housing products, taking responsibility for turning architectural designs into coordinated, code-compliant and manufacturable homes.

The company is entering a significant phase of growth, expanding its residential product portfolio and investing in innovative construction technologies to deliver high-quality homes and communities across California.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will work closely with Design, Engineering and Manufacturing teams, coordinating structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building envelope systems from initial concept through to production.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in architecture, engineering or building systems who wants greater ownership, the opportunity to develop innovative housing products and the potential to benefit from the company's long-term growth through equity.

The Role

• Lead technical development of new residential products from initial concept through prototyping and production

• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and building envelope designs into fully integrated, construction-ready solutions

• Oversee BIM coordination, engineering documentation, bills of materials and technical design changes

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve technical challenges, ensure code compliance and deliver buildable designs

The Person

• Background in architecture, design engineering, building systems or residential construction

• Experience coordinating architectural, structural, MEP and building envelope systems

• Proven experience taking technical designs through construction, fabrication or manufacturing

• Experience using Revit or comparable BIM/CAD platforms, with strong multidisciplinary coordination skills

Why Join

• $150,000 - $190,000 salary + equity

• Take technical ownership of innovative residential housing products

• Work closely with senior leadership across Design, Engineering and Manufacturing

• Join a rapidly growing, investor-backed business with significant long-term career opportunities

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.