Manufacturing Engineer

ReBuild Manufacturing; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help drive design-for-manufacture feedback, develop robust production processes, and improve efficiency. The role emphasizes applying Lean and TOC principles within a high‑growth manufacturing environment in New Kensington, PA.

You will contribute to reducing costs, improving quality, and delivering value to customers across aerospace, medical, and other regulated sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in controlled industries (aerospace, medical, nuclear) or equivalent.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• 3D Modeling experience with SolidWorks preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; formal experience is a plus.
• Understanding of risk identification and analysis.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, assembly, and composites/metallics fabrication.
• Knowledge of Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles and their application to manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify production requirements from customers, regulatory bodies, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback on customer designs.
• Develop production processes to meet safety, quality, cost, manufacturability, delivery, and value targets.
• Measure production process efficiency and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and determine RCCA for non-conformances.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Risk identification & analysis

Manufacturing process know-how

TOC principles

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About Re:Build Manufacturing – New Kensington

Re:Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of industries and materials allow our unique value proposition to bring exciting and advanced programs back to American Manufacturing.

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

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class team that is committed to building the future of manufacturing and making a tangible impact in the industry.

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e. Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

What you get to do

Identify production requirements from various sources, including customers, regulatory bodies, industry standards, and internal company policies.

Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback on customer designs.

Develop production processes to meet requirements with respect to safety, quality, cost, manufacturability, delivery, and customer value.

Measure the efficiency of production processes and procedures and lead continuous improvement efforts around those processes.

Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and determine Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) for non-conformances within the production system.

What you bring to the Team

A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical degree.

Five to ten years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in controlled industries such as aerospace, medical, or nuclear, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Understanding of GD&T.

3D Modeling experience with SolidWorks preferred.

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Problem-solving skills and formal problem-solving experience is a plus.

Understanding of risk identification and analysis.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, assembly, and composites/metallics fabrication.

Knowledge of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles and their application to manufacturing systems.

Compensation Range:

Annual salary for this position is expected to be between $75,000 to $120,000 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 Affi­?

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 [e-mail] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.