Manufactured Home Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and revise engineering drawings, floor plans, construction details, and specifications for manufactured homes.
• Ensure manufactured home designs comply with applicable HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (24 CFR Part 3280).
• Maintain working knowledge of IRC and IBC requirements and determine their applicability to projects.
• Review structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety requirements as applicable.
• Assist with engineering calculations and design requirements for structural components, including floors, walls, roofs, framing, foundations, and connections.
• Review plans and production changes for code compliance before implementation.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Service, and Management to resolve engineering and construction issues.
• Provide technical guidance to production personnel regarding drawings, specifications, materials, and approved construction methods.
• Investigate production or field issues and develop practical, code-compliant solutions.
• Review material substitutions and design changes to determine whether engineering approval or additional documentation is required.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, revisions, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with inspections, audits, approvals, and compliance documentation related to manufactured housing.
• Stay current on changes to HUD requirements, IRC, IBC, and other applicable building and safety standards.
• Help ensure production-built homes remain consistent with approved plans, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in manufactured housing, residential construction, modular construction, or a closely related field.
• Strong working knowledge of: HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards 24 CFR Part 3280 International Residential Code (IRC) International Building Code (IBC)
• HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
• 24 CFR Part 3280
• International Residential Code (IRC)
• International Building Code (IBC)
• Ability to read, interpret, create, and revise construction and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of residential structural systems and construction methods.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, managers, inspectors, and other technical personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous engineering experience specifically within a manufactured home manufacturing facility.
• Experience with CAD/design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar programs.
• Experience working with third-party inspection agencies, Design Approval Primary Inspection Agencies (DAPIAs), or Production Inspection Primary Inspection Agencies (IPIAs).
• Familiarity with state and local requirements affecting manufactured and modular housing.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred but not required unless necessary for assigned responsibilities.

Skills & Competencies

• The successful candidate should be:
• Knowledgeable in manufactured home construction
• Detail-oriented
• Strong in code interpretation
• Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment
• Able to communicate technical information in a way production personnel can understand
• Organized and able to maintain accurate engineering documentation
• Capable of identifying problems and developing practical solutions without compromising code compliance or product quality

Work Environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to climb steps or ladders when necessary to inspect construction.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and access areas of homes under construction as needed.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and active production areas.