Director, Machine Design Engineering Roll to Roll Conveyance

About Re:Build Manufacturing & Optimation 

Re:Build Optimation was founded with a passion for manufacturing and a desire to provide industrial clients with a single source for projects ranging from simple upgrades and maintenance to custom-engineered, turnkey design and fabrication solutions. Re:Build Optimation delivers world-class technology outcomes across a wide variety of industries, including energy, chemical, food, glass, and more. Our two hundred team members upgrade control systems, implement new production capabilities from skids to full lines and facilities, design and build custom machines, and fabricate virtually anything our customers require. Re:Build Optimation aims to develop lasting relationships with our clients by partnering with them to promote and advance manufacturing in the United States

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 We Are Looking For

As the Director of Machine Design Engineering at Re:Build Optimation, you will lead and manage the Machine Design Engineering group. Your responsibilities will include personnel management, employee development, workload management, project management, strategic planning, and providing technical support to sales and marketing for machine-related opportunities. A strong emphasis is placed on Roll to Roll manufacturing technology.

What You’ll Get to Do

•  Serve as the initial contact for new opportunities presented to the Machine Design Engineering group. Review client requests, determine project feasibility, and assign resources for investigation. Provide technical mentorship.
• Ensure proper staffing levels for the group and keep workload plans updated. Actively participate in weekly utilization meetings and collaborate with other Group Directors and company staff.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing group members. Conduct performance appraisals, track performance, set goals and training plans, and handle disciplinary actions or terminations as needed.
• Prioritize safety in all team activities.
• Act as an expert in Machine Design and Building.
• Lead efforts in Roll-to-Roll conveyance technology.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering plus equivalent experience with 10-15 years of hands-on experience in machine design engineering of custom machines. (emphasis on Roll to Roll and web conveyance and processing systems).
• Project management experience with multidisciplinary projects over $1MM.Manging budgets and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of coating technologies, pre-coating preparation, coating station design, and various coating methods and hardware (e.g., gravure, slot die, rod and blade).
• Experience with machine design and build projects (e.g., automation, robotics, conveyance, vision systems, assembly, packaging).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Mathematical skills for performing engineering calculations.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address practical and technical issues with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Location Requirements:Position is based in our Rush, NY office. 

Compensation Range: Annual salary for this position is expected to be between $120,000 to $160,000, plus participation in our annual bonus plan and long term incentive plan. The actual pay may be higher depending on your qualifications and 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.