Who are Answer Engineering and Re:Build Manufacturing?

Answer Engineering, a Re:Build Manufacturing company, is an exceptional engineering firm providing aerospace design and analysis services to companies around the world. The team tackles challenging engineering problems ranging from electric vertical take-off platforms (EVTOL), to space tourism. To meet the demands of our customers, Answer Engineering is embarking on building a first-class support organization to ensure the engineering team can remain focused on engineering challenges. Answer Engineering is a casual work environment where discussions take place in the open, events are frequent including company BBQs and ski trips, and our office remains stocked with a variety of snacks and beverage options. Answer Engineering reinforces the value of having a diverse workforce and promotes equity and inclusion for all employees.

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?

We are looking for a Composite Tech to join our growing team! You will be responsible for the creation, installation, and maintenance of prototype composite components. You will also be required to provide upkeep to the composite shop while assisting engineers and shop employees in various tasks including: maintenance, general fabrication, testing, inspection, assembly and other shop related activities.

What you get to do!

• Create prototype aerospace parts for testing, proof of concept, and display
• Work from solid models, engineering drawings, written work instructions and process specifications to build and assemble mechanical components
• Complete prepreg and wet layup fabrication, including vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
• Installation and torquing of fasteners, drilling, installation of rivets, adhesive bonding, measurement and shimming interfaces
• Fabricate tooling and molds from various materials such as aluminum, composites, and wood
• Assemble composite structures including setup, bonding RTV/Epoxy, and fasteners
• Apply aerospace finishes, paint, primer and other aerospace coating application
• Assist with transition from development to production, including first articles
• Fix, diagnose, and rectify errors through modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance
• Must be willing to learn and apply new skills in composite fabrication, electrical systems, welding, woodworking, additive manufacturing and engineering testin

What you will bring to the Team

• Minimum of one to two years composite experience in a production or manufacturing setting
• Experience working in an aerospace/technical environment
• Skilled Trade/ Technical Certification is a plus
• Proficient with inspection gauging (calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing, assemblies, and installation drawings using GD&T (ASME Y14.5) standard methodology
• Knowledge of metrology systems such as Romer Arm or other CMM tools
• Willingness to accept a wide range of tasks including: shop maintenance, mechanical testing, inspection, general fabrication, cleaning, and other shop activities

Pay Range: $27-$40/hour

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 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 accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.