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. The Operations Team performs the finance operations for the company, plans company events, ensures our office remains stocked with all essentials, and promotes our company culture. 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.

At Re:Build Manufacturing we're rebuilding America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized over the past 20-30 years. Our strategy is to employ technology, systems, deep financial resources, and best management practices to compete and win as manufacturers in the global market. We are NOT private equity. We do not buy companies with the intention of selling them. Over the next decades we want to make a difference in the US Manufacturing economy and the communities in which we operate. We believe in the power of people and the long-term competitive advantage that can be derived from helping our employees achieve their fullest potential.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for experienced stress analysis engineers to add to our team! As a 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 communication 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 disciplines 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
• Manage schedule and tasking to meet and exceed expectations
• 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

Must Haves

• 7 plus years of proven experience
• Engineering degree, preferably in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Demonstrated experience analyzing 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 skills are a must; work across all fields to solve complex engineering problems
• Moderate travel

Salary Range

• $110,000 - $165,000 depending on experience

**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.

Salary info:

$48 - $91 / hr