Drone Thesis Lead

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies operational superiority and strategic M&A to build Americas next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering operations management and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. Weve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services and were leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design automation fabrication assembly and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace defense mobility healthcare pharma biotech clean tech chemicals energy lifestyle food production and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

A proven leader for our Drone Thesis initiative at Re:Build with expertise in advanced manufacturing aerospace or drone technology.

What you get to do

• Develop a compelling five-year strategic plan outlining Re:Builds Drone Thesis end-state and a roadmap for achieving balanced growth.
• Be responsible for developing budgets financial plans and performance metrics for this Thesis giving regular updates on progress and critical metrics.
• Define the scope of technology and manufacturing capabilities determining how far upstream and downstream we will integrate in the drone value chain.
• Explore opportunities for dual-use technologies and assess market opportunities including the potential to build a DJI USA-style consumer business.
• Evaluate the feasibility and benefits of developing standardized drone platforms to drive manufacturing scale.
• Identify the strengths needed for success and develop strategies to hire acquire or build these capabilities internally.
• Craft the organizational structure of the Drone Thesis and recruit and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Work together with the Chief Commercial Officer to establish and implement commercial strategies including government relations and potential dedicated business development resources.
• Leverage existing Re:Build Member Company capabilities to accelerate product development and manufacturing efforts.
• Analyze global supply chain risks and develop contingency plans or alternative sourcing strategies.
• Drive decisions on R&D investments in novel materials automation and innovative technologies to secure competitive advantages for Re:Build in this sector.
• Present arguments cases and updates to the CEO Board of Directors and other collaborators.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Engineering Business or related field required; advanced degree (MBA MS Engineering) strongly preferred.
• Over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in advanced manufacturing aerospace defense or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in planning developing business opportunities and being responsible for complex technology projects.
• Previous P&L responsibility and experience developing and managing budgets and financial plans.
• Deep knowledge of drone technology manufacturing processes supply chains and regulatory environments highly desirable.
• Strong analytical financial modeling and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse collaborators.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Alignment with the Re:Build Way.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10-20%.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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