Development Engineer (L1)

Who are Composite Resources and Re:Build Manufacturing?

Re:Build CR, LLC (Composite Resources), a Re:Build Manufacturing, LLC company, is an innovative, rapidly growing manufacturer of composite components and tooling located in Rock Hill, SC. Our constantly evolving portfolio of projects includes parts and assemblies for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. At Composite Resources, we embrace a culture defined by teamwork, ownership, and accountability.

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 are we looking for? 

The Development Engineer plays a key role in advancing new technologies across our composite manufacturing operations. This position is primarily responsible for owning the execution of technology development initiatives and new program launches at Composite Resources in Rock Hill, SC. The role involves close collaboration with manufacturing sites to ensure processes and programs are delivered on time and within budget. Success in this role requires a proactive problem-solver who excels at multi-functional teamwork and can partner efficiently with internal teams and clients to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.

• Operationalize manufacturing capabilities and new materials that drive growth of the Re:Build Composite Business.
• Develop and evaluate business programs for implementing new process technologies across Re:Build businesses, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets to support on-time, on-budget execution.
• Drive execution for standing up new processes at existing manufacturing sites by collaborating with resources at our manufacturing facilities.
• Create training materials and procedures for new manufacturing processes.
• Develop a practical understanding for existing process and material technologies to identify the appropriate supporting site, or capability, for new developments.
• Lead multi-site initiatives for technical and thermoset product optimization.
• Ability to provide technical support to existing Re:Build Manufacturing customers.
• Develop key partnerships with vendors and suppliers that enable the growth of Re:Build in key market segments.

What you will bring to the Team

• Bachelor's of Science or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related technical field, with validated experience in controls or automation engineering
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• Minimum 2 years advanced materials experience, specifically in thermoset materials and processing
• Proficient in SolidWorks (or similar CAD tools) and experienced in project scoping, scheduling, and leading multi-functional initiatives
• Strong communicator with the ability to write clear technical reports, present to partners, and collaborate optimally across engineering, leadership, and customer teams
• Familiarity with ERP systems and workflows within ISO/AS-certified environments
• Self-motivated and organized, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%, and able to meet the physical requirements of hands-on engineering work

Additional information:  This role is based 100% onsite in Rock Hill, SC at our Composite Resources location.

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.