Principal Mechanical Engineer

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. We design and build custom automation solutions, work with OEMs 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. We deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge performance. Our fast-paced environment challenges individuals to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for revitalizing US manufacturing. Our capabilities span product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large-volume contract manufacturing. Customers include aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

About the role

We are looking for a servant leader who thrives on involvement in all phases of development—from concept generation to machine testing—and who enjoys articulating a vision for projects while building highly capable teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in multiple capacities: design of mechanical systems, fabrication drawings, BOMs, schematics, assembly drawings, etc.
• Optimally communicate within a team environment.
• Coach and mentor 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.
• During machine build, support technicians by solving problems and offering solutions.

Requirements

• 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 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 using 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 requiring a high level of precision is a plus.
• Due to applicable export control laws, 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $116,000 – $174,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans.
• Every employee shares ownership in the company and financial rewards of success.

Schedule

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