Principal Mechanical Engineer

Who is Re:Build Fikst

Re:Build Fikst a Re:Build Manufacturing company is a dynamic product development and engineering consulting firm located in Wilmington MA. We work with pioneering clients to develop their technology design their products and bring those products to production. Re:Build Fiksts areas of expertise include biomedical instruments and consumables microfluidics specialty plastic design optics industrial automation robotics and design for manufacturing. We have extensive in-house laboratory and rapid prototyping capability including CNCs 3D printers waterjet and laser cutters which help facilitate our ability to prototype and innovate fast. As part of Re:Build Manufacturing we are able to collaborate with other member sites and leverage a greater network of capabilities including composites industrial design structural analysis and embedded systems design.

Who is Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is rekindling Americas manufacturing base and creating meaningful sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized over the past 20-30 years. Our strategy is to employ technology systems deep financial resources and best management practices to compete and win as manufacturers in the global market. We are NOT private equity. We do not buy companies with the intention of selling them. Over the next decades we want to make a difference in the US Manufacturing economy and the communities in which we operate. We believe in the power of people and the long-term competitive advantage that can be derived from helping our employees achieve their fullest potential.

Who we are Looking For

• A player-coach who is passionate about teaching product development to less experienced engineers.
• A product development engineer who enjoys the fast paced environment of consulting and is experienced with complex technical projects.
• A creative problem solver who can connect scientific theory with engineering design to create novel products.
• An exceptional listener and communicator able to interpret client needs and represent sound development methodology.
• A life-long learner who can jump into an unfamiliar field identify core issues and quickly contribute to solutions.
• A collaborator that enjoys working in teams of scientists electrical engineers optical engineers manufacturing partners and industrial designers.

What youll get to do

Were hiring a mechanical engineering team leader who is excited about product development and coaching the next generation of this role you will support and mentor product development teams to advance new technologies and bring new products to market. You will be the backstop for project teams keeping up with the day to day design work and providing support on the toughest technical problems your teams face. You will coach on softer skills like project management writing project proposals and statements of work and budget reviews. As a team leader you will support 3-15 engineers depending on team sizes project scope and complexity.

What You Bring to the Team

• S. in mechanical engineering or related field
• Broad technical background and a desire to learn more
• Experience in consulting
• Experience leading technical teams and mentorship/coaching
• 3D CAD experience (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with a range of manufacturing processes (injection molding machining sheet metal casting etc.)
• Experience designing biomedical or automation products a plus

The base salary range for this position is $165320.12 - $247980.18 per year. This range represents the Companys good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills qualifications internal equity and geographic addition to base salary this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision retirement paid time off and other benefits.

The BIG payoff

We are a company that 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 share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together at all company levels!

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.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at or you may call us at 617.909.6275.