Engineering Technician (Contract)

Who are Answer Engineering and Re:Build Manufacturing

Answer Engineering a Re:Build Manufacturing company is an exceptional engineering firm providing aerospace design and analysis services to companies around the world. The team tackles challenging engineering problems ranging from electric vertical take-off platforms (EVTOL) to space tourism. To meet the demands of our customers Answer Engineering is embarking on building a first-class support organization to ensure the engineering team can remain focused on engineering challenges. Answer Engineering is a casual work environment where discussions take place in the open events are frequent including company BBQs and ski trips and our office remains stocked with a variety of snacks and beverage options. Answer Engineering reinforces the value of having a diverse workforce and promotes equity and inclusion for all employees.

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 are we looking for

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician (Contract) to join our growing aerospace engineering team in Lakewood CO. This role is structured as a short-term W-2 position (9 months) with potential extension depending on project requirements and demonstrated performance.The Engineering Technician will support both prototype development and production activities bridging the gap between design and manufacturing. Youll work alongside engineers and shop personnel to build assemble and test complex mechanical and electrical systems used in advanced aerospace applications.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented mechanically inclined and eager to learn new technologiesfrom composites and fabrication to electrical integration and precision inspection

What you get to do!

• Build and assemble aerospace components from solid models drawings and process specifications
• Support composite fabrication including prepreg and wet layups vacuum bagging bonding and oven/autoclave curing
• Drill torque and install fasteners rivets adhesives and shims with precision
• Fabricate tooling and molds using aluminum composites and wood
• Assemble and wire subassemblies and electrical harnesses for integration and testing
• Set up production work areas with the necessary tooling and equipment
• Operate a wide range of shop equipment and metrology tools
• Participate in testing inspection and troubleshooting of components and assemblies
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and safety
• Mentor entry-level engineers on equipment operation mechanical systems and shop safety practices

What you will bring to the Team

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training with at least one year of relevant hands-on experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly electrical systems and fabrication practices
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and CAD models; familiarity with GD&T preferred
• Experience with aerospace materials composites and precision measurement tools (CMM Romer Arm etc.)
• Ability to apply good judgment in fixing modifying and improving processes and assemblies
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering production and quality teams
• A continuous improvement approach and eagerness to expand into new technical areas such as welding additive manufacturing and advanced testing

Pay Range: $27-$40/hour

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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