Mechanical Engineer, New Product Introduction (NPI) Team Lead

AboutRe:Build

AtRe:Build our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made at scale in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers employees and communities by revitalizing Americas manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense electrification medical energy and environment and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. Its guided by TheRe:BuildWay 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other partner with our customers and vendors and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles )

About Re:Build Optimation

At Re:Build Optimation we specialize in delivering custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems to clients across the globe. With nearly 40 years of experience in complex chemical process systems we have built a reputation for precision reliability and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of 70 engineers designers and programmers combined with 150000 square feet of fabrication space and over 70 skilled tradespeople allows us to provide full turnkey solutionsfrom initial concept through fabrication installation and commissioning.

As part of Re:Build Manufacturing we leverage the strength of a national industrial powerhouse while maintaining the agility and personalized service of a niche firm. We serve industries ranging from traditional and green energy to chemicals pharmaceuticals food & beverage glass and advanced manufacturing offering tailored solutions that optimize efficiency and performance.

At Re:Build Optimation we believe in a collaborative approach working closely with our clients to develop solutions that align with their unique operational goals. Our deep industry expertise and end-to-end capabilities make us the ideal partner for companies seeking cutting-edge automation process control and engineered systems.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Mechanical NPI Lead to guide our New Product Introduction engineering team and help move mechanical designs from concept through production launch. Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Machine Engineering and Design you will combine technical leadership project execution team development and client partnership.

You will apply design for manufacturability and assembly principles to identify risks early and create products that can be produced safely efficiently and consistently. This role requires an onsite presence in Rochester New York and up to 25% travel.

What you get to do

• Lead the NPI teams day-to-day work priorities and resource planning.
• Coach team members and support recruiting onboarding performance management and professional development.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering projects from early feasibility through prototype pilot build production launch and manufacturing handoff.
• Oversee mechanical designs drawings bills of materials and work instructions.
• Lead design for manufacturability and design for assembly reviews to address production risks early.
• Apply Manufacturing Constrained Design 3P and 2P methods to simplify designs reduce waste and support scalable production.
• Direct prototype builds tolerance analysis testing and design validation.
• Partner with manufacturing sourcing internal trades outside builders and other engineering teams.
• Create project plans schedules proposals cost estimates and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Develop engineering calculations design standards technical documentation and drawing packages.
• Build client relationships communicate technical recommendations and support business-development opportunities.
• Promote safe design and work practices throughout each project.

What you bring to the team

• A bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Seven or more years of mechanical engineering experience supporting new product introduction.
• Experience with concept development prototyping design for manufacturability design for assembly and production launch.
• Experience reducing launch risk through manufacturing-feasibility reviews tolerance analysis testing and iterative design validation.
• Five or more years of experience using SolidWorks or a comparable 3D CAD platform including complex assemblies master models or surface modeling.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes such as machining sheet metal fabrication molding extrusion or casting.
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects from concept through completion.
• The ability to solve technical problems manage risk and communicate with technical and nontechnical audiences.
• The ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred qualifications include experience leading technical teams; familiarity with product data management systems FEA CFD or multiphysics simulation; and knowledge of ISO 9001 Lean Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement methods. A Professional Engineer license or eligibility for licensure is also preferred.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $106000 $159000 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 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 or you may call us at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

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