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DescriptionPOSITIONThe Mechanical Design Engineer must be based in LA and will be responsible for developing manufacturable 3D CAD models and necessary work products in partnership with design, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams. This is a unique opportunity for a mechanical design engineer to create design templates, establish standard operating procedures for the design process and create innovative design solutions, with the overall goal of reducing cost of housing in California.SOLA IMPACT AND NEW VENTURESoLa Impact is a real estate private equity firm with a double bottom line strategy focused on preserving, rehabbing, and building high-quality affordable housing in Black and brown communities. SoLa is Southern California's largest for-profit affordable housing developer and is currently in construction on over 2,000 affordable housing units across Southern California. SoLa currently owns and manages over $1.2 billion of multifamily assets, almost all of which are in low-income, Black and brown communities.SoLa's new venture is reinventing multifamily housing creation by building the first and only standardized modular housing factory. The new venture is a comprehensive manufacturing system designed, engineered, and built to consistently produce a high-quality, low-cost, net-zero ready, and most importantly, standardized, modular housing product. This a Black-owned and operated business based in Southern California that will deliver between 1,000 – 1,500 modular housing units per year by 2025. We offer a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment which is intellectually challenging and extremely rewarding and fulfilling as we collectively aim to solve.WHAT YOU'LL DODesign and support products from concept to production, working with stakeholders from manufacturing, systems, supply chain and production. You will provide input in the module assembly process and take a lead role in design and production readiness of the product.Develop state-of-the-art, manufacturable assemblies and sub assemblies for the productProvide design direction, review and approve models and production drawings from 3rd party product design consultants.Question requirements, delete parts and processes, simplify/optimize, accelerate, and improve component delivery methodsPartner with manufacturing, production, and supply chain to achieve highest component build rate, striving for high factory yield and production volume/costWork with clients, construction design teams and project managers to assemble and organize all information necessary to develop a manufacturable product modelGenerate and maintain 3D CAD models, accurate BOMs (Bill of Materials) detailed drawings, component specifications, analysis and risk assessments and manage the product data in a PDM system.Spearhead root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration and launch, implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failuresSet the standard for rigorous component design and qualification testingFind creative solutions to manufacturing issues and propose ideas to improve assembly processWork with manufacturing and production to design and build jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing accuracy and speed.BENEFITSSoLa Impact offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as pet insurance, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and bereavement days. This package is designed to provide employees with a range of important benefits that help to support their physical and emotional well-being, while also providing financial protection and peace of mind.At SoLa Impact, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. We foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace, collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, and accountability. We are looking to bring someone on board as soon as possible. We provide a rewarding and challenging environment. We expect a lot, but give a lot in return. Strongly prefer candidates local to Los Angeles as no relocation assistance will be provided. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.SoLa Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SoLa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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