Full-Time
Director of Business Development & Sales Battery Solutions
Re:Build Manufacturing
1,001-5,000 employees
Tech-enabled, high-value industrial manufacturing services
Compensation Overview
$154.6k - $231.9k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Remote in USA
Remote
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's, Master's
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- BS in Engineering or related technical field
- MS preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of commercial experience, including at least 5 years in a customer-facing business development role, ideally within the energy storage sector
- Deep expertise in the battery manufacturing industry and a keen insight into market dynamics
- Demonstrated success in consistently surpassing sales targets and driving substantial revenue growth
- Exceptional leadership abilities, coupled with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to think strategically while executing plans with precision and tactical expertise
- Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools to track and analyze key performance metrics to inform business development strategies and drive continuous improvement
- Willingness to travel as needed
- 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
- Responsible for retaining current customers, prospecting, closing new accounts, account management, analyzing competitors, and keeping abreast of new technologies
- Develop and implement a robust sales pipeline, expand the portfolio of customers, and increase near-term revenue for Re:Build Battery Solutions
- Collaborate with the marketing, product, and engineering teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive business growth, enhance brand visibility, create compelling product marketing materials, and enhance our competitive position
- Identify and engage in new strategic business opportunities that expand market share and build relationships for future sales
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders
- Perform comprehensive market research to identify trends, forecast demand, and analyze key players in the battery industry, thereby informing and driving strategic initiatives
- Compile and present comprehensive sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to senior management
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and industry regulations
- MS preferred
Rebuild Manufacturing provides high-value production services for traditional industrial settings by applying enabling technologies and modern practices to improve efficiency, flexibility, and quality. The company works by integrating advanced digital tools, processes, and management methods across its manufacturing and engineering-focused operations to enable rapid order fulfillment and customization at scale. It differentiates itself from competitors by combining technical execution with a clear social mission: rebuilding America’s manufacturing base, creating sustainable local jobs in regions hit by deindustrialization, and emphasizing environmental stewardship. The ultimate goal is to revitalize the U.S. manufacturing sector while delivering reliable, high-quality production that supports local communities and long-term economic value.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$232.9M
Headquarters
Waltham, Massachusetts
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 14, 2026 battery launch targets UAV buyers through Re:Build's website and custom BMS.
- June 2, 2026 Alsym partnership opens sodium-ion cell manufacturing for energy-storage customers.
- New Kensington's $81 million facility and 300 jobs strengthen Pennsylvania support and capacity.
What critics are saying
- The Enigma MOU targets thousands of aircraft annually, but first flight stays 12 months away.
- Re:Build's new battery lines depend on defense buyers and tax-credit rules like 45X.
- A missed qualification at New Kensington would strand the $81 million buildout and expansion.
What makes Re:Build Manufacturing unique
- Jeff Wilke and Miles Arnone built Re:Build around Manufacturing Constrained Design across nine states.
- July 14, 2026 NDAA-compliant drone batteries give Re:Build a domestic, defense-ready product line.
- May 19, 2026 Enigma MOU extends Re:Build from parts into full aircraft production.
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↑ 6%Re:Build Manufacturing has launched US-assembled lithium-ion battery packs for unmanned aerial vehicles, designed for commercial and defence applications. The batteries are built at the company's facility in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, using an NDAA-compliant supply chain and non-FEOC battery cells. The 175,000-square-foot facility represents an $81 million investment from Re:Build and partners including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Richard King Mellon Foundation. The site is expected to create up to 300 advanced manufacturing jobs. The battery product launch supports Re:Build's broader expansion of drone manufacturing capabilities in Pennsylvania, where the company is establishing high-volume production lines for Groups 1, 2, and 3 unmanned aircraft systems. Re:Build also offers custom battery pack development services for manufacturers with specific energy storage requirements.
Foundation Alloy raises $22M in Series A for solid state molybdenum. Foundation Alloy has just raised $22 million in Series A financing. The alloy company is trying to create a platform that will enable the solid state manufacturing of alloys. In the UK, the Fray-Farthing-Chen (FFC) Cambridge process has led to a revolutionary new approach to alloy manufacturing. That process is used by Metalysis to make alloys. Now, Foundation wants to do a similar process in the US, but for molybdenum, which I hope never becomes popular since I still can't pronounce it properly (the secret is to say it like a bored teenager, "moh-lib-den-um," but steer away from emphasizing the "lib-den" part for fear of confusing the British). Molybdenum may seem very niche but...and this is going to shock you...the high-temperature refractory has potential for defense applications. Molybdenum is an alloying agent, and can be used in missiles, space, armor, hypersonics, and nuclear engineering. In Refractory Complex Concentrated Alloys (RCCAs), molybdenum is a key material. RCCAs are key to the rapid development of specific high alloy families, and you can read more about this here in its Goldilocks Flywheel article. The material is potentially scarce, but it is mined in the US, though the country will have to export it from places like Mexico, Peru, and Chile if it wants a lot of it. So Foundation's fundraising and its focus on this material is very well timed indeed. At the same time, Foundation can have high performance in powder and quick iteration into new materials if it masters its variant of the FFC process. Foundation calls its process MetalsFIRST. The company says that it is a "solid-state platform encompassing composition design, mechanical alloying, shape forming, and sintering, that produces engineered alloys without ever entering the molten state." So far investors, are interested with the $22 million in Series A being raised through Trust Ventures, Yamaha Motor Ventures, America's Frontier Fund, Overlap Holdings, Material Impact, Engine Ventures, and El Cap. The company has also gotten Kanematsu Corporation to distribute its materials in Asia. Foundation is manufacturing in the US, and hopes to use its platform to sell material worldwide. For now, it has a 36,000 sq ft plant in Massachusetts, and an additional location in New Hampshire at Re:Build Manufacturing. Foundation CEO Jake Guglin said, "Metals made through our platform are being used by customers today in commercial pilots with Japanese industrials, in production trials across North America and Europe, and in forging demonstrations with LIFT in Detroit.This Series A funds the factory, not the lab. Our new Massachusetts facility and modular production cell are set to grow capacity from pilot-scale today to tons per week by 2027 - a 100x increase, built on a modular equipment platform that deploys and scales 10x faster than traditional metals manufacturing. We're hiring across production, engineering, and commercial teams to help meet surging demand in defense, advanced manufacturing, and energy where legacy materials and supply chains are failing. Our team is uniquely positioned to solve these challenges right now." The firm thinks that it can offer a cheaper way to make alloys and powders at scale through more efficient energy use and less investment. One of their first materials is called Molyclast MC1200, which the firm says is three times stronger than other molybdenum alloys. It's unclear in which way; it may just be more emotionally resilient or mature? The alloy is kind of insane, and is said to be "ductile at room temperature, stable at heat, as-sintered." With a yield strength of between 950-1,250 MPa, it can be 98% dense, with a Young' s Modulus of 300 GPa, and retains nearly 97% of strength at 1000°C. It is isotropic, has a fully recrystallized microstructure, and should be 3D printable. Kenyu Okawara, General Manager, Kanematsu Corporation said, "Foundation Alloy's platform addresses the most persistent challenges our customers face - productivity, equipment utilization, and supply-chain reliability - through a fundamentally different production approach. Client companies across our network are already evaluating Foundation Alloy's materials for high-demand applications, and we look forward to delivering these next-generation alloys to manufacturers across Japan and Asia as part of our solution-oriented approach to the metals business. We see the potential for hundreds of millions of dollars of demand for these materials across Japan and Southeast Asia in the coming years." The company is also working on iron-based alloys, tool steels, and other products, including cutting tools, blades, and perhaps high pressure die casting. Foundation doesn't specifically mention the latter, but they do compare it with TZM a lot, so I'm guessing that is what has gotten the Japanese all excited. TZM is used widely in high pressure die casting, and Ryobi stuck to that business when it sold its tool division. High pressure die casting was an important technology for Japan in its rebirth. Since then, the country has built industries on top of this technology, which, in some sectors, firms like Uber, Toyo, and Shibaura still lead. So that could explain this interest. Foundation also has another material, MC700, which is a finer grain structure ductile material. Anyone want to make like a NiobiumFactory or something before it's too late? Investments in defense-oriented spending are increasing in the US. Not only is additive pivoting increasingly towards defense, but the entire supply chain of "idea to part" is also being funded by tech startups that want to localize production of the highest performance materials and parts in the US. With Japanese industry also waking up to this opportunity, Foundation could really shake things up in the refractories market. Stay up-to-date on all the latest news from the 3D printing industry and receive information and offers from third party vendors.
Alsym Energy, Re:Build Manufacturing partner for sodium-ion battery production. By Martin McConnell June 2, 2026 Battery developer Alsym Energy and domestic manufacturer Re:Build Manufacturing have partnered to scale U.S.-based battery manufacturing for the energy storage market. With the two firms' new memo of understanding in place, the companies plan to develop commercial-scale sodium-ion battery cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S. The partnership aims to address "rapidly growing demand" for batteries by combining Alsym Energy's battery technology with the industrial manufacturing prowess of Re:Build, the companies say. Alsym Energy CEO Mukesh Chatter says the modern manufacturing industry, and the world at large, need batteries that are safe and low-cost, without losing performance. This newly inked partnership is a big part of that goal for his firm. "Our Na-Series batteries fulfill the critical energy needs for AI data centers, utilities, commercial real estate and other industries. It is a better battery for energy storage," Chatter says. "Partnering with Re:Build allows Solar Builder Mag do to accelerate its roadmap toward domestic commercial production. Their expertise in precision manufacturing and battery components is the perfect match for Solar Builder Mag do. "Together, we are providing a path for ESS integrators and developers to access high-quality cells that are not only non-flammable and high performance, but are backed by a reliable, non-FEOC supply chain that is fully compliant with tax credit and defense procurement rules." The joint initiative will focus largely on developing battery capacity inside Re:Build's existing facility in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. With a deep historical knowledge of manufacturing and an eager workforce community in the area, the companies expect the partnership will significantly reduce logistical lead times and shipping costs. Rewriting the book on batteries. As the world careens toward global adoption of the energy transition, Alsym officials say that "the limitations of current battery technologies have become increasingly apparent." Traditional lithium-ion cells, which became the mainstream standard around the turn of the millennium, are highly flammable and otherwise unreliable. These limitations have slowed energy storage deployments around the U.S., and have limited the places where batteries can be used practically. Alsym's sodium-ion cells are non-flammable, which the company says can "unlock" the industry's capabilities on American shores. Re:Build Manufacturing CEO Miles Arnone says that manufacturing more reliable battery cells can play a major hand in "revitalizating American manufacturing." "We have seen an immense 'thirst' from customers for a battery supply chain that is reliable and located right here in the U.S.," he says. "Alsym's technology is a game-changer for the stationary storage market. By collaborating on the development of commercial-scale cell manufacturing, we are positioning ourselves to meet the massive commitments our customers have already made to these cleaner, safer technologies." The companies' combined approach will ensure that energy storage developers can maximize their tax benefits, including the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit. Share:
Enigma Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Re:Build Manufacturing to develop and produce its Phoenix P-1000 autonomous logistics aircraft at scale. The partnership pairs Enigma's runway-independent cargo drone with Re:Build's Lean manufacturing capabilities and nationwide industrial footprint. The Phoenix P-1000 is designed for contested environments, carrying 1,000-pound payloads over 2,100 nautical miles. The companies are targeting first article flight testing and low-rate production within 12 months, scaling to thousands of aircraft annually. Re:Build brings approximately one million square feet of manufacturing space and over 1,200 employees across nine states. Founded by former Amazon executive Jeff Wilke and Miles Arnone, the company uses Manufacturing Constrained Design methodology. Enigma, based in Burlington, Massachusetts, has secured $5 million in Department of War funding.
Re:Build introduces Battery Packs Designed for High-Volume Drone Production. * May 11, 2026 * Read time: 6 minutes Summary. Built for High-Volume Drone Production: US-made battery packs engineered for scale, reliability, and consistent performance in defense drone programs. * Built for High-Volume Drone Production * Designed Around the Drone * Electrical Performance Under Load * Mechanical Protection and Pack Durability * Thermal Management and Cell Safety * Cell Selection and Performance * Designed for Production and Compliance * Standard and Custom Battery Solutions * Supplying Battery Packs at Scale Built for High-Volume Drone Production The United States is rapidly expanding its ability to produce drones at scale. What matters now is not development, but the ability to deliver systems in volume with consistent performance, reliable supply, and speed. The Department of War's Drone Dominance program is driving this shift. It is designed to move drone manufacturers into sustained, high-rate production, where success depends not just on how a system performs, but on how reliably it can be built, delivered, and supported over time. At this scale, production challenges become system challenges. Components that worked in early builds must now perform consistently across thousands of units, while also supporting efficient manufacturing and a stable supply chain. Battery systems play a central role in this transition, influencing not only performance, but manufacturability, reliability, and the ability to sustain output. To support this shift, Re:Build Manufacturing is introducing a new line of drone battery packs built for high-volume production. Designed and manufactured in the United States, these systems are engineered to help drone manufacturers scale quickly with reliable performance and supply, aligning with the demands of modern drone production. Designed Around the Drone Re:Build battery packs are designed to fit the system they power, rather than forcing the system to conform to a fixed battery design. Most battery packs on the market rely on standard configurations where cells are arranged in simple rows or stacked layouts. While these approaches are easy to manufacture, they limit how effectively the battery integrates into the drone platform. Re:Build uses custom-designed, laser-cut busbars to control both cell arrangement and current flow. This allows battery packs to be configured in geometries that align with the structure of the drone, including long, flat layouts that improve packaging efficiency and integration. The result is a battery system that works with the platform, improving both mechanical fit and electrical performance without introducing unnecessary constraints. Electrical Performance Under Load Battery performance is defined by how the system behaves under real operating conditions, not just by its nominal specifications. In many commercially available packs, weld quality introduces limitations that are not immediately visible. Inconsistent welds create localized resistance, which generates heat, reduces efficiency, and accelerates degradation over time. Re:Build addresses this by designing both the materials and geometry of the busbars to support strong, consistent welds. By controlling how current flows during the welding process, more energy is directed into forming reliable connections rather than being lost as excess heat. This results in a battery that runs cooler under load, delivers more usable power, and maintains performance over a longer lifecycle compared to typical packs on the market. Mechanical Protection and Pack Durability Drone battery packs operate in environments where vibration, handling, and impact are common. Many battery packs rely on thin PVC shrink wrap as their primary form of protection, which can crack or degrade after repeated use or a single significant impact. Once compromised, the internal components become more vulnerable to damage. Re:Build uses more durable polyolefin materials along with reinforced internal construction to better protect the cells. This approach improves the overall structural integrity of the pack and helps ensure that it continues to perform reliably over time. By designing for real-world conditions, the battery remains stable and functional even in demanding operational environments. Thermal Management and Cell Safety Battery safety is heavily influenced by how cells are arranged and how failures are managed within the system. Many battery packs place cells directly against each other, allowing heat and failure events to propagate quickly from one cell to the next. In some designs, venting from one cell can be directed into adjacent cells, increasing the risk of cascading failure. Re:Build incorporates controlled spacing between cells and uses custom cell holders to maintain that spacing. This improves thermal management and reduces the likelihood that a failure in one cell will impact others. These design decisions enhance both safety and performance while maintaining a lightweight and efficient structure. Cell Selection and Performance Cell selection is one of the most important factors in determining overall battery performance. Many battery suppliers rely on cells that are widely available on the open market, which are often older designs with higher internal resistance and more limited performance under load. Re:Build works directly with leading cell manufacturers to access a broader range of advanced cell technologies. This includes newer cells with lower impedance, which allows for higher current draw and improved thermal behavior. In practice, this results in better power delivery, cooler operation, and more consistent performance in demanding drone applications. Designed for Production and Compliance As production scales, requirements around shipping, certification, and compliance become increasingly important. Many battery packs available today are not designed with these constraints in mind, which can introduce risk when moving into higher production volumes. Re:Build designs battery systems with these requirements as part of the development process. This includes alignment with standards such as UN38.3 certification, which is required for legal shipment at scale. By addressing these considerations early, battery systems can be produced, shipped, and integrated without disrupting production timelines. Standard and Custom Battery Solutions Drone manufacturers have different needs depending on their stage of development and production. Some require battery systems that can be integrated quickly and produced at volume, while others require solutions tailored to specific platforms and performance requirements. Re:Build supports both approaches. Standard battery packs are available for programs that need to move quickly into production, while custom battery systems can be developed to align with specific platform requirements. In both cases, the focus remains on delivering battery systems that support reliable, repeatable production at scale. Supplying Battery Packs at Scale Re:Build manufactures drone battery packs in the United States for customers requiring reliable, high-volume supply. These battery systems are designed for consistent electrical performance, manufacturability, durability, and production scalability across both standard and custom drone platforms. By combining advanced battery design with domestic manufacturing capability, Re:Build can supply drone manufacturers with battery systems at the volumes required for sustained, high-rate production. For companies participating in Drone Dominance, the battery is not a secondary component. It is a critical part of delivering systems at scale, and a key factor in ensuring long-term program success. Tell Re:Build Manufacturing LLC about your drone platform. From rapid integration of standard battery packs to fully custom battery systems, Re:Build supports drone manufacturers with U.S.-manufactured solutions designed for high-rate production, reliable performance, and scalable supply. Re:Build Manufacturing will never misuse or sell your information. When submitting a response, feel free to tell Re:Build Manufacturing LLC which method you're most comfortable with Re:Build Manufacturing LLC using to contact you, and Re:Build Manufacturing LLC is happy to oblige. Thank you for your interest.