Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Build Manufacturing company, is a dynamic product development and engineering consulting firm located in Wilmington, MA. We work with pioneering clients to develop their technology, design their products, and bring those products to production. We specialize in biomedical instruments and consumables, microfluidics, specialty plastic design, optics, industrial automation, robotics, and design for manufacturing. We have extensive in-house laboratory and rapid prototyping capabilities including CNCs, 3D printers, waterjet and laser cutters, which help us prototype and innovate fast.

• 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.

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.

• B.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 (Solid Works preferred)
• Experience with a range of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting, etc.)
• Experience designing biomedical or automation products a plus

We are a company that is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities we operate in. 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!

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