Manufacturing Engineer: Architect Low-Volume Production Lines

Re:Build Manufacturing; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

LTIP (long‑term incentive)

Employee ownership

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is hiring manufacturing engineers to design and optimize production lines for small‑volume production. You will set up, maintain and refine lines, source equipment, and design fixtures using SolidWorks while applying first‑principles thinking.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to pass design knowledge, improve processes, and ensure scalable manufacturing with a strong emphasis on quality and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3–5+ years of industry experience in custom machinery integration or initial pilot production.
• Proficient in creating 2D production drawings; GD&T knowledge is desirable.
• SolidWorks 3D modeling and structured drawing practices for fixturing.
• Experience with manual/CNC tools, 3D printing, and rapid tooling.

Responsibilities

• Architect Production Lines: design layout, station flows, and line balances for small‑scale assembly cells.
• Equipment Sourcing & Specification: vet, purchase, and deploy line equipment including heat sealers.
• Design Custom Tooling & Fixturing: model with SolidWorks; develop fixtures and gauges.
• In‑House Fabrication: build tooling variants using CNC, 3D printing, and rapid tooling.
• Process Refinement & Validation: run baseline tests to tune equipment and parameters.
• Cross‑Functional Player‑Coach: collaborate with engineers, technicians, and vendors.
• DFM/DFA: optimize products for manufacturability and scalability.
• Root Cause Analysis: lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: enhance quality, throughput, ergonomics, yield, and cost.

Skills

3–5+ years experience

Cross‑functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC machining

3D printing

Job description

Re:Build Manufacturing is hiring manufacturing engineers to design and optimize production lines for small‑volume production. You will set up, maintain and refine lines, source equipment, and design fixtures using SolidWorks while applying first‑principles thinking.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to pass design knowledge, improve processes, and ensure scalable manufacturing with a strong emphasis on quality and cost reduction.