Senior Architect – Modular Construction & DFMA Systems

Overview

Lead design of modular, DFMA‑based architectural systems and oversee shop drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• shop drawings
• dfma integration
• design development
• prototyping
• standardisation
• client engagement

Tasks

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams — from R&D and manufacturing to EPC execution — ensuring designs are practical, manufacturable, and ready for rapid deployment. -Lead production of detailed shop drawings, modular layouts, and fabrication-ready documents. -Translate requirements into modular architectural solutions aligned with DFMA and company MBT principles. -Influence the design DNA of future-ready modular systems -Ensure all designs are modular, repeatable, and compliant with manufacturing capabilities. -Lead concept-to-proposal design development for EPC submissions. -Create scalable and adaptable design frameworks that meet diverse user needs. -Integrate Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles to ensure factory precision and on-site efficiency. -Collaborate with the engineering and site teams to ensure smooth execution and installation. -Formulate architectural design strategies that balance creativity with engineering logic. -Participate in prototyping and testing to validate and evolve design systems -Work with interdisciplinary experts at the intersection of architecture, material science, and manufacturing. -Drive standardisation and optimisation for scalability without compromising design integrity. -Partner with R&D on new modular typologies, materials, and sustainable design strategies. -Engage with clients to understand functional, aesthetic, and contextual needs. -Apply Poka Yoke (error-proofing) strategies in design documentation and detailing to minimise construction errors. -Build projects that make a real impact — from rapid housing to resilient infrastructure.

Requirements

• architecture degree
• revit
• rhino
• autocad
• 5+ years
• communication

What You Bring

Our Modular Building Technology (MBT) combines the precision of factory manufacturing with intuitive on-site assembly to create buildings that are fast, safe, scalable, and sustainable. -Bachelor’s / Master’s in Architecture (B.Arch / M.Arch). -Shop Drawing & Documentation Excellence -Understanding of manufacturing processes, modular detailing, and system-level design. -5+ years of experience in building design, with 2+ years in modular, prefab, or DFMA-based construction systems preferred. -Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. -Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, and visualisation tools. -Strong design thinking mindset with the ability to balance aesthetics, manufacturability, and cost.

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About Modulus Housing

-Pioneered rapid-deployment ‘MediCab’ units for healthcare and emergency response. -Specializes in foldable, reusable modules for healthcare, education, agriculture, and construction sectors. -Operates from Chennai, incubated at IIT Madras, leveraging tech-driven off-site manufacturing. -Foldable cabins were initially conceptualized from flood relief volunteer work at IIT Madras.

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