NPI Engineer - Construction
Veev, By Lennar
Lead development and release of new modular home products, bridging engineering and construction.
25 days ago ago
$120,000 - $150,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Hayward, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Modular Construction
Technology Integration
Sustainable Building
Clean Energy
Solar
Advanced Building Materials
Role
What you would be doing
release notes
release meetings
field coordination
product documentation
installation validation
supply chain
- Serve as the point of contact between site leadership and engineering during NPI builds.
- Develop and manage comprehensive Release Notes to communicate key product and process changes across various departments:
- Support and lead cross-functional release meetings with stakeholders in Supply Chain, Fab, Construction, Real Estate & Legal, Quality, and Marketing.
- Partner with Marketing to ensure clear communication of product changes, align messaging, and support product launches.
- Ensure alignment with Construction for work instructions, training, safety, and site performance metrics.
- Construction field coordination (RFI management, build validations)
- Validate product installations and collect field data to improve installation sequencing and quality.
- Facilitate discussions on new, obsolete, and modified parts, material flow, sourcing, inventory management, and PLM integration with Supply Chain.
- Support coordination of building & installation process updates including typical details, tooling, and cycle time assessment.
- Document and communicate field lessons learned for integration into next release cycles.
- Collaborate with Real Estate & Legal to review impact on permits, zoning, contracts, and legal compliance.
- Drive the creation and implementation of detailed product documentation including BOM, work instructions, and part hierarchy definitions.
- Work with the Quality team to ensure product quality and process changes are integrated into work instructions, training, and KPI assessments.
What you bring
revit
procore
engineering degree
3+ years
lean construction
process optimization
- Experience interpreting and validating design intent from Revit/SolidWorks or equivalent 3D systems
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and cross-functional team collaboration.
- Familiarity with Procore or field-oriented systems (even though Monday and ACC are primary at Veev)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience coordinating between engineering and construction field teams.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in a manufacturing setting, particularly in a start-up or high-growth environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and present technical documents and updates for cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of modular or panelized construction assembly.
- Proficiency in typical details, supply chain logistics, and driving product lifecycle management from prototype to production.
- Experience with process optimization, tooling, and design for manufacturability.
- 3+ years of experience in the construction or modular housing industry or related engineering fields within a manufacturing or product development environment.
- Knowledge of pre-fabricated housing and assembly processes, including lean construction and takt-based production.
- Experience in site commissioning, installation validation, or prefab/modular housing.
- Ability to create and maintain detailed schedules and release notes.
- Site documentation and as-built validation (root cause analysis)
- Subsidized Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pre-tax Commuter Account
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Subsidized EV charging
- Growth & Development Opportunities
- Subsidized Life insurance, with voluntary option
- Paid vacations, sick, and holidays
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Company
Overview
$75M Series B
Funding Round
Secured significant investment in 2020 through Lennar’s Len X arm.
$400M Valuation
Series D Boost
Achieved substantial valuation increase in 2022 with Series D funding.
50% Carbon Reduction
Embodied Carbon Cut
CNC-driven steel frames reduce environmental impact significantly.
90% Waste Reduction
Construction Efficiency
Advanced systems minimize material waste during construction.
- Began as a startup reimagining homes as consumer products through factory-built wall systems.
- Proprietary platform integrates MEP and structural components for faster construction (up to four times faster than traditional methods).
- Lennar fully acquired its assets in late 2023 and embedded its technology into large-scale projects.
- Applications include single-family, multifamily homes, and accessory dwelling units using closed-panel systems.
- Early pilot for 102 panelized townhomes faced challenges related to weight and logistics.
- Operates as part of Lennar’s national build-outs, with manufacturing roots in California and R&D links to Israel.
- Collaborative team culture
- Results-driven approach
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Commitment to customer satisfaction
- Innovation in real estate development
2040 Target
Net Zero Emissions
Aiming to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
- Focus on building sustainable, energy-efficient homes.
- Use of advanced building technology to reduce carbon footprint.
- Implementation of sustainable materials in construction.
- Regular tracking and reporting of environmental impact metrics.
- Inclusive leadership team focused on diversity goals
- Strong focus on gender equality in recruitment and development
- Data-driven approach to track progress in diversity initiatives
- Ongoing partnerships with organizations that promote workforce inclusion
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