Technical Engineering Manager

<h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About Re:Build Manufacturing</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&amp;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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Who We Are Looking For</strong></span></h2> <p data-start="271" data-end="513"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Re:Build Harness Solutions is building a digital-first wire harness engineering and manufacturing platform. We are seeking a Technical Engineering Manager to lead technical execution, operational systems, and customer growth for the business. This is not a traditional engineering management role. We are looking for an ambitious leader who thrives in ambiguity, builds scalable systems, and creates long-term customer value through engineering excellence, digital innovation, and operational execution. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in wire harnesses with strong customer engagement, business leadership, and manufacturing systems thinking.</span></p> <h2 data-section-id="1m8hri5" data-start="951" data-end="967"><strong>What you get to do</strong></h2> <h3 data-section-id="1fx947j" data-start="969" data-end="1003"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Business &amp; Technical Leadership</span></h3> <ul data-start="1004" data-end="1403"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1js7k6o" data-start="1004" data-end="1085"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead technical strategy and operational execution for the wire harness business</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="7ces0f" data-start="1086" data-end="1190"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Develop scalable systems for quoting, design reviews, manufacturing workflows, and customer onboarding</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="sf7jc" data-start="1191" data-end="1328"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Track and improve key operational metrics including quote turnaround, smartBuild-ready designs, delivery performance, and ECO reduction</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="fjbzuz" data-start="1329" data-end="1403"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support growth planning, investment prioritization, and business reviews</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="r9d1dv" data-start="1405" data-end="1441"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Customer Engagement &amp; Engineering</span></h3> <ul data-start="1442" data-end="1814"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="vm2nqs" data-start="1442" data-end="1560"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead technical discovery reviews with customers across aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, and industrial sectors </span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="ipbcx" data-start="1561" data-end="1634"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Translate customer requirements into manufacturable, scalable solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="bs48r9" data-start="1635" data-end="1738"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with commercial teams to establish Re:Build as a trusted engineering and manufacturing partner </span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1bncnb3" data-start="1739" data-end="1814"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Drive customer benefit through engineering optimization and rapid execution </span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1owhq8v" data-start="1816" data-end="1861"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Digital Manufacturing &amp; Process Innovation</span></h3> <ul data-start="1862" data-end="2229"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="10jw8up" data-start="1862" data-end="1972"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Own and improve digital wire harness workflows using Cadonix Arcadia, QuoteBuilder, AI tools, and smartBuild</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1sd37je" data-start="1973" data-end="2034"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Build repeatable RFQ/RFP and production execution processes</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="gghpol" data-start="2035" data-end="2131"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Partner with digital teams to accelerate automation, validation, and manufacturing integration</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1lkmfji" data-start="2132" data-end="2229"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Help establish Re:Build as a center of excellence for digital-native wire harness manufacturing</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="4n599p" data-start="2231" data-end="2272"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Manufacturing &amp; Operational Excellence</span></h3> <ul data-start="2273" data-end="2517"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1wrzwqh" data-start="2273" data-end="2344"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support development of digitally optimized manufacturing capabilities</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="97g2gm" data-start="2345" data-end="2441"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Drive continuous improvement across engineering, production, and customer engagement workflows</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="3zi266" data-start="2442" data-end="2517"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Align technical execution with profitability, quality, and delivery goals</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="8ai2tb" data-start="2524" data-end="2540"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">What You Bring to the Team</span></h2> <ul data-start="3775" data-end="3825"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="25910i" data-start="2577" data-end="2672">BS or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (advanced degree or MBA preferred) </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="dqzhkv" data-start="2673" data-end="2733"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">10+ years in engineering and/or manufacturing environments</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1w16rxb" data-start="2734" data-end="2831"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">3+ years leading technical teams in wire harness, cable assembly, or electro-mechanical systems</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="hv9dpm" data-start="2832" data-end="2922"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of wire harness design, manufacturability, and production processes</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1a6agrb" data-start="2923" data-end="2999"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with ECAD/wire harness design tools (Cadonix Arcadia preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="c0l72o" data-start="3000" data-end="3106"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of automated processing, assembly, testing equipment, and regulated manufacturing environments</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="7tkkh3" data-start="3107" data-end="3208"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with aerospace, defense, medical, or industrial quality standards and ITAR environments</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="3qb4k8" data-start="3236" data-end="3304"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proven ability to build scalable systems and operational processes</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="xdxntz" data-start="3305" data-end="3360"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong customer-facing technical communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="11mx7yv" data-start="3361" data-end="3427"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience managing fast-paced, high-iteration customer programs</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="qxwf7" data-start="3428" data-end="3491"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="2oommb" data-start="3492" data-end="3568"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated use of data and leading indicators to drive business outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="q5bzsr" data-start="3589" data-end="3655"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with project management, ERP/MES, and PLM/PDM systems</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1wgy5hs" data-start="3656" data-end="3745"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Comfortable using AI and digital tools to improve productivity and decision-making</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-section-id="1d4m68i" data-start="3775" data-end="3825"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9100, or equivalent</span></li> </ul> <p data-start="4126" data-end="4264" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Travel up to 30% required. Preferred location: Kalamazoo, MI (Re:Build Tekna facility), with consideration for candidates near major hardtech hubs.</span></p> <p><strong>Compensation Range:</strong> The base salary range for this position is $138,000 – $ 208,000 per year. This range represents the Company’s good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits. </p> <p><strong>Export Control Requirement: </strong>Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.</p> <p><strong>The BIG payoff</strong></p> <p>We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the regions where 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!</p> <p><strong>We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p data-start="4126" data-end="4264" data-is-only-node=""> </p> <p data-start="4126" data-end="4264" data-is-only-node=""> </p> <p> </p>