Field Process Engineer

Vessel Technologies • Connecticut, CT

5h • $100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

About Vessel Vessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction—it’s a complete reimagining of how people live. Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar , the nation’s largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detail—from beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibility—because we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home. We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive Field Process Engineer to be the Director of Industrial Engineering’s eyes, ears, and hands-on support. This is a collaborative role that will design, analyze, improve, and control processes and reliably turn inputs into great outputs—over and over again—at scale.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
• 5 + years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or operations
• Strong understanding of process design, optimization, and control
• Experience with data analysis, SPC, and root cause analysis tools
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks
• A working knowledge of (and obsession with) tools, jigs, methods, and materials, from both the construction and manufacturing environments
• A working knowledge of (and obsession with) DFMA and experience providing constructive feedback up to design, engineering, manufacturing, and materials teams
• An excellent working knowledge of MS office suite, including professional use of excel with some VBA and power query, exposure to SolidWorks and SolidWorks Composer, exposure to Jira and Confluence, exposure to MS Project or project management software / tools / techniques

Responsibilities

• Document processes in the field, resources used (manpower, tools, equipment), video and picture libraries and excel logs will be work product, (material handling exposure)
• Capture actual times for processes (using best practices aligned with our models), capture start and stop conditions, apply performance ratings, deduct time for out of process activities
• Define processes, improve work bucketing strategy for large content work buckets based on actual performance of trades in the field
• Create and implement continuous process improvements, (kanbans, pokeokes, feedback loops, tooling, signage)
• Provide time and manpower data for the build out of a process and labor allocations model, assist in building that model

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options
• 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Weekly lunches and team building events
• Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level