VP, DfMA Integration & Design Operations

Volumetric Building Company; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Employee referrals

Day of Giving

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Vice President of DFMA Integration and Operations to lead the design-to-manufacturing bridge. You will drive the operating model, governance, and scalable workflows across design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure production-ready solutions and continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Chief Design Officer and focuses on design governance, integration management, and performance analytics to optimize studio

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in design, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or product development environments.
• DfMA familiarity required; cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management essential.
• Experience implementing operational systems, governance frameworks, and process improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DfMA integration and operations to deliver design excellence at scale.
• Define and manage the operating model for the design organization and cross-functional alignment.
• Establish design readiness criteria and release standards for production execution.
• Develop governance, design review, freeze, and release gate processes for Studio teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Program management

DfMA

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, or related field

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Tools

BIM

Digital delivery

Model-based coordination

Job description

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Vice President of DFMA Integration and Operations to lead the design-to-manufacturing bridge. You will drive the operating model, governance, and scalable workflows across design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure production-ready solutions and continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Chief Design Officer and focuses on design governance, integration management, and performance analytics to optimize studio