This role plays a key part in advancing the mission at Veev by supporting production with new equipment solutions and working to improve safety and processes efficiency by improving existing factory infrastructure. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, your work will directly support Veev's ability to scale operations and deliver innovative, high-quality housing solutions.
The RoleAs an Industrial Engineer, you will be a key part of a small, agile, well-resourced, and innovative Manufacturing Engineering team. Our team at Veev has the broad mission of supporting the production team as a complement to the Process Engineering, Production Quality, EHS, R&D and Maintenance teams. This role requires a project leader who is ready and able to collaborate cross-functionally to bring high-quality equipment solutions to a variety of production needs.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working with an even mix of office-work, project management, purchasing, research, data gathering and analysis, etc.) and work on the factory floor (understanding the day-to-day tasks of our assemblers and machine-operators, equipment trials, modification, and commissioning, hands-on problem-solving to keep the production line running, etc.)
Key Responsibilities 1. Material Flow & Storage Optimization - Lead advanced warehouse layout and slotting initiatives to maximize cubic utilization and throughput in a high-volume, heavy-material environment.
- Design, optimize, and maintain finished goods storage systems to ensure efficient material flow and warehouse utilization.
- Develop and maintain robust capacity planning models to forecast storage needs and support production scaling
- Design and optimize end-to-end material pathways-from receiving through production to shipping-minimizing touches, transit time, and bottlenecks.
- Design and manage external logistics loops, optimizing transportation routes and inbound/outbound site delivery schedules
- Engineer ergonomic, point-of-use lineside presentation using smart racking, visual management, and innovative storage solutions tailored to construction manufacturing.
- Inventory Accuracy & Replenishment Systems
2. Inventory Accuracy & Replenishment Systems - Develop and refine robust PFEP strategies and replenishment systems (Kanban, Min-Max, JIT) to balance service levels with lean inventory.
- Champion cycle counting, root-cause analysis, and lineside audits to achieve and sustain exceptional inventory accuracy.
- Partner cross-functionally to eliminate discrepancies and build systemic solutions that prevent recurrence.
3. NetSuite & Process Implementation - Systems Integration: Act as the operational subject matter expert (SME) for NetSuite ERP/WMS, ensuring all physical material movements are accurately mirrored in the system.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Author and implement clear SOPs for warehouse transactions, scanning protocols, and inventory transfers.
- Training & Change Management: Train warehouse associates and production staff on new NetSuite workflows and standard materials practices to ensure high adoption rates.
Must Have Technical Skills & Certifications - Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) for warehouse and facility layout designs.
- Strong data analytics skills (Excel/Advanced formulas, SQL, or PowerBI) to analyze inventory turns, capacities, and variances.
- Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Six Sigma). Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.
Education & Experience - Degree: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related technical field.
- Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in an industrial engineering, warehousing, or manufacturing environment.
- Systems Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience working extensively with NetSuite WMS/ERP (or equivalent Tier 1 WMS/ERP systems with a strong understanding of how to configure NetSuite material workflows).
Soft Skills - Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence both frontline associates and executive stakeholders.
- A "gemba-focused" mindset-comfortable spending significant time on the warehouse and production floors troubleshooting processes.
CompensationOffers are based on a combination of experience, skills, and location. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role is $105,000 - $125,000 annually for Hayward, CA.
Core BenefitsVeev offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of its employees, including:
- Paid vacations, sick time, and holidays
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Subsidized Life insurance, with voluntary option
- Subsidized Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Subsidized EV charging
- Growth & Development Opportunities
