Principal Mechanical Engineer

Rebuildmanufacturing; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Financial rewards based on company success

Commitment to equal opportunity

Job summary

Rebuildmanufacturing in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Team Leader dedicated to product development. In this pivotal role, you will mentor and support a diverse team of engineers, overseeing design projects and tackling complex technical challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering along with strong experience in team leadership and consulting. Join us in making a difference while sharing in the company's success through employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Broad technical background and a desire to learn.
• Experience in consulting and leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor product development teams.
• Manage day-to-day design work and technical problems.
• Coach on project management and budget reviews.

Skills

Product development

Technical team leadership

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Consulting experience

Mentorship and coaching

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Who we are Looking For

• A player‑coach who is passionate about teaching product development to less experienced engineers.
• A product development engineer who enjoys the fast‑paced environment of consulting and is experienced with complex technical projects.
• A creative problem solver who can connect scientific theory with engineering design to create novel products.
• An exceptional listener and communicator able to interpret client needs and represent sound development methodology.
• A life‑long learner who can jump into an unfamiliar field, identify core issues and quickly contribute to solutions.
• A collaborator that enjoys working in teams of scientists, electrical engineers, optical engineers, manufacturing partners, and industrial designers.

What you'll get to do

We’re hiring a mechanical engineering team leader who is excited about product development and coaching the next generation of engineers. In this role you will support and mentor product development teams to advance new technologies and bring new products to market. You will be the backstop for project teams, keeping up with the day‑to‑day design work and providing support on the toughest technical problems your teams face. You will coach on softer skills like project management, writing project proposals and statements of work, and budget reviews. As a team leader you will support 3‑15 engineers, depending on team sizes, project scope and complexity.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or related field
• Broad technical background and a desire to learn more
• Experience in consulting
• Experience leading technical teams and mentorship/coaching
• 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with a range of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting, etc.)
• Experience designing biomedical or automation products a plus

The BIG payoff

We are a company that 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 share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all company levels!

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.