VP, DfMA Integration & Design Operations

Volumetric Building Company

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 215,000 - 225,000

Full time

8 days ago
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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

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