Principal Mechanical Engineer

Who is Re:Build DAPR Engineering and Re:Build Manufacturing Re:Build DAPR Engineering, LLC (DAPR) is an engineering design and analysis consulting firm in Merrimack, New Hampshire. We work with customers across many industries to develop and deliver turnkey industrial machines to meet their unique requirements. We design and build custom automation solutions, work with OEM’s to develop industrial products, and provide engineering analysis using FEA tools. 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? Do you thrive by being involved in all phases of development, from concept generation to machine testing? Are you a servant leader who enjoys autonomy and seeks to build highly capable teams and who provides opportunities for growth and enrichment throughout the engineering organization? Do you enjoy articulating a vision for the projects that you and your team work on? If your answer to these questions is "yes", then this role may be right for you. What will you get to do? Support project teams in multiple capacities including design of mechanical systems, fabrication drawings, BOMs, schematics, assembly drawings, etc. Optimally communicate within a team environment Coaching and mentoring junior team members Work to deadlines with minimal supervision Provide mentorship to junior engineers Participate in client meetings and internal engineering design reviews Generate content for project proposals, including developing concepts and estimating effort and equipment cost In the process of machine build, support technicians solve problems and offer solutions What will you bring to the team? BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university, plus equivalent experience Minimum 8 years' experience in a design engineering role with experience in indirectly coaching and guiding junior team members. Strong written and verbal communications, organizational and time management skills Strong interpersonal skills to work and support a team environment Familiarity with motion systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, robots, etc. Experience user of CAD packages, SolidWorks preferred Use of engineering tools such as Mathcad, Ansys, or equivalent FEA packages is a plus Experience designing mechanisms for automation, complex electro-mechanical systems, and/or mechanical solutions that require a high level of precision is a plus This role can sit in Merrimack, NH or Kalamazoo, MI. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export cont…