Senior Product Engineer

Re Build; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Composite Resources, a Re:Build Manufacturing company, seeks a Senior Product Engineer to lead composite development for aerospace/defense programs. You will own end-to-end programs exceeding $1M, mentor engineers, and guide strategic customer relationships while shaping engineering standards.

Based at Rock Hill, SC, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensure quality, and scale manufacturing capabilities for high-value projects in critical industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years of professional engineering experience in composite or mechanical component build and manufacturing.
• Proven track record managing complex, high-value programs from concept to production.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end responsibility for complex, high-revenue customer programs exceeding $1M.
• Lead innovation in composite development, exploring novel material systems and advanced manufacturing processes.
• Solve first-principles engineering challenges with limited precedent.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to key strategic customer accounts.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, build guidelines, and procedures.
• Mentor Product Engineer I/II personnel, offering technical mentoring and compose reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring teams

Aerospace quality standards

Customer requirements

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master's or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

GD&T

Job description

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles)

About Re:Build Composite Resources

Composite Resources, a Re:Build Manufacturing 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.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled Senior Product Engineer to join our dynamic team at Re:Build Composite Resources. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving innovation in composite development. You will have the opportunity to work on high-value aerospace and defense programs, leading strategic customer relationships and mentoring engineering teams.

What you get to do!

• Own end-to-end responsibility for complex, high-revenue customer programs exceeding $1M
• Lead innovation in composite development, exploring novel material systems and advanced manufacturing processes
• Solve first-principles engineering challenges with limited precedent
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to key strategic customer accounts
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, build guidelines, and procedures
• Mentor Product Engineer I/II personnel, offering technical mentoring and compose reviews

What you will bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's or equivalent experience preferred)
• 5-8+ years of professional engineering experience in composite or mechanical component build and manufacturing
• Proven track record managing complex, high-value programs from concept to production
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and GD&T
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards and customer-specific requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams effectively

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

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