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# Senior Mechanical Engineer at Re:Build Manufacturing

- **Company:** Re:Build Manufacturing
- **Location:** Kalamazoo, MI / Merrimack, NH
- **Posted:** 2026-05-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rebuildmanufacturing/jobs/4700486005

## Job description

Who is Re:Build DAPR Engineering and Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build DAPR Engineering, LLC (DAPR) is an engineering design and analysis consulting firm in Merrimack, New Hampshire. We work with customers across many industries to develop and deliver turnkey industrial machines to meet their unique requirements. We design and build custom automation solutions, work with OEM’s to develop industrial products, and provide engineering analysis using FEA tools.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s 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. We’ve 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 we’re 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?

Do you thrive by being involved in all phases of development, from concept generation to machine testing?

Are you a servant leader who enjoys autonomy and seeks to build highly capable teams and who provides opportunities for growth and enrichment throughout the engineering organization?

Do you enjoy articulating a vision for the projects that you and your team work on?

If your answer to these questions is "yes", then this role may be right for you.

What will you get to do?

- Support project teams in multiple capacities including design of mechanical systems, fabrication drawings, BOMs, schematics, assembly drawings, etc.
- Optimally communicate within a team environment
- Coaching and mentoring junior team members
- Work to deadlines with minimal supervision
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers
- Participate in client meetings and internal engineering design reviews
- Generate content for project proposals, including developing concepts and estimating effort and equipment cost
- In the process of machine build, support technicians solve problems and offer solutions

What will you bring to the team?

- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university, plus equivalent experience
- Minimum 8 years' experience in a design engineering role with experience in indirectly coaching and guiding junior team members.
- Strong written and verbal communications, organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to work and support a team environment
- Familiarity with motion systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, robots, etc.
- Experience user of CAD packages, SolidWorks preferred
- Use of engineering tools such as Mathcad, Ansys, or equivalent FEA packages is a plus
- Experience designing mechanisms for automation, complex electro-mechanical systems, and/or mechanical solutions that require a high level of precision is a plus

Export Control Requirement:  Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

This role can sit in Merrimack, NH or Kalamazoo, MI.

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.

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 accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.

## About Re:Build Manufacturing

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Re:Build Manufacturing is a privately held U.S.-based advanced manufacturing and engineering services company that integrates design, engineering, and production to take complex products from concept to full-rate manufacturing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped-style growth; no public funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Miles Arnone (CEO), Jeff Wilke (Founding Partner) – other leadership includes Chad Clawson (COO), Kris McBride (CFO), and Bonnie Davis (Chief Lean Officer)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Advanced manufacturing, engineering services, aerospace & defense, medical devices, electrification, energy & environment, robotics & automation.
- Target customers: B2B – startups and established companies requiring end-to-end product development and scalable manufacturing, especially in regulated or performance-critical sectors.
- Mission/purpose statement: “Ensure that the next generation of important products are made in America.”

## Products & Services
- **Integrated Design & Engineering**: Multidisciplinary concept-to-production services including industrial design, mechanical/electrical engineering, embedded software and controls, AI/ML, and data analytics.
- **Scalable Manufacturing**: High-volume production, precision machining, metal forming & fabrication, thermoplastics/composites, chemical process engineering, and electromechanical assembly.
- **Specialized Product Launches**: Over 14 specialized products brought to market across partner companies, spanning medical consumables, battery solutions, and automation equipment.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company, no disclosed round).
- **Key Metrics**: ~1,200+ employees globally (400+ engineers); nearly 1 million square feet of manufacturing footprint across the U.S.; 45,000+ LinkedIn followers (yearly +168%). Note: LinkedIn also reports a headcount of 162, but this appears to be an incomplete or limited view—the company’s own website and other sources consistently state 1,200+.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Founding partner Jeff Wilke (former CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer); board member David Siegel (former CEO of Meetup); extensive partnerships in aerospace, defense, and medical device sectors.
- **Growth Signals**: 10.8% YoY employee growth per LinkedIn; active hiring with 121 open roles (Greenhouse); expanding across 14+ U.S. locations; building Re:Build University for skills development.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Manufacturability for Design™ approach**: Embeds production constraints into early-stage development, eliminating costly redesign cycles.
- **Integrated U.S.-based ecosystem**: Combines design, engineering, and manufacturing under one roof, reducing lead times and supply chain risk.
- **Cross-industry expertise**: Serves aerospace, defense, medical, energy, robotics, and electrification – allowing knowledge transfer and resilience.
- **The Re:Build Way**: 16 operating principles focused on safety, partnership, long-term investment in people, and stakeholder value.

## Strategic Focus
- Revitalizing American industrial capability by helping companies bring critical products to market domestically.
- Expanding the network of specialized manufacturing companies and capabilities through acquisitions and organically.
- Investing in talent development (Re:Build University), AI/ML and digital tools to improve production efficiency.
- Prioritizing industries with high barriers to entry and long product lifecycles (defense, medical, clean energy).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Purpose-driven, learning organization focused on “thoughtful innovation and meaningful work.” Described as a place for “makers, builders, creatives, collaborators, and analytical problem solvers.”
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health (medical/dental/vision, FSA/HSA), 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, parental leave, PTO, long-term incentive program, employee assistance program, STD/LTD, accident coverage, voluntary life insurance.
- **Career Growth**: Cross-functional collaboration and mentorship; opportunities to move across the ecosystem of companies; training through Re:Build University.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/on-site across U.S. locations (Framingham MA, New Kensington PA, Rochester NY, Wilmington MA, etc.). Emphasis on hands-on manufacturing and engineering.

## Sources
1. [rebuildmanufacturing.com – About](https://rebuildmanufacturing.com/about/)
2. [rebuildmanufacturing.com – Careers](https://rebuildmanufacturing.com/careers/)
3. [linkedin.com – Re:Build Manufacturing](https://www.linkedin.com/company/re-build-manufacturing)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io – Open Roles](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rebuildmanufacturing)

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