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. The Operations Team performs the finance operations for the company, plans company events, ensures our office remains stocked with all essentials, and promotes our company culture. 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.
At Re:Build Manufacturing we’re rebuilding America’s 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 are we looking for?
As a Principal Engineer, you will perform design and analysis duties and lead small teams of engineers on customer projects. This position will encompass all design cycles including concept design, prototyping, detailed analysis, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, testing, and flight. You will be responsible to develop design and analysis tools to increase efficiency across all disciplines and apply core engineering principles to provide quick and elegant results to customers. You will frequently use CAD and Finite Element Analysis programs to bring conceptual ideas to reality.
What you get to do!
- Plan and execute projects leading a small team of engineers
- Coordinate with customers; define scope, develop schedules, and manage resources to meet and exceed expectations
- Develop design and analysis tools to increase efficiency across all disciplines
- Provide engineering expertise, guidance, and mentorship to team members
- Identify core issues, develop solutions, and effectively communicate the impacts across internal and external teams
What you will bring to the Team
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or comparable education/work experience)
- Significant experience in aerospace development projects including new aircraft, aircraft modifications, aircraft systems, and spacecraft
- Moderate travel
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident with the ability to obtain a security clearance
- Demonstrated experience designing and analyzing composite and metallic structures
- Proficient in CAD and FEA software packages such as Catia, SolidWorks, Creo, FEMAP, etc.
- Significant experience drafting parts, assemblies, and installation drawings using GD&T (ASME Y14.5) best practices
- Understanding of aircraft external loads, performance, stability, and control
- Hands on experience with machining and composite part fabrication
- Background in aerospace and defense
Salary Range
- $130,000 - $200,000 depending on experience
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 [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.
