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 Experienced Stress Analysis Engineers to add to our team! As an experienced Senior Stress Analyst, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of aerospace structures and lead teams of younger engineers. This position will encompass all program cycles including concept design, prototyping, detailed analysis, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, testing, and flight. You will frequently use CAD and Finite Element Analysis programs to bring conceptual ideas to reality. Significant experience with analysis programs (Excel, Femap, MATLAB, etc.) is required. You will be responsible to quickly present quality results and reports to customers. You will collaborate between program management, design, and manufacturing teams. To be successful in this role strong presentation and interpersonal skills are a must.

What you get to do!

• Analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures and systems
• Creating and delivering Finite Element models, results, and presentations to customers
• Communicate across engineering fields to make program critical decisions
• Identify core issues, develop solutions, and effectively communicate the impacts across internal and external teams
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with other engineers, both internally and externally
• Develop supporting material for analysis such as finite element models and optimization trades
• Support and collaborate with program management, design, and manufacturing teams

What you will bring to the Team

• 5 plus years of proven experience
• Engineering degree, preferably in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Proven experience designing composite and metallic parts and assemblies
• Proficient with FEMAP, NASTRAN, or equivalent software packages

Additional Qualifications

• Systems analysis experience: flight controls, landing gear, hydraulic, etc.
• Experience with dynamic and thermal analysis
• Experience with Excel, MATLAB, and other analysis tools
• Familiar with CAD packages such as Catia or Solidworks
• Classic hand analysis methods
• Laminate plate theory and composite structural analysis methods
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials and fabrication techniques
• Hands on experience with machining and composite layup
• Test plan development and structural testing experience
• Team building and collaboration; work across all fields to solve complex engineering problems
• Comfortable working on Military/DoD projects

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $230,000 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. 

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.