Jr. Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design

About the role

The role is an early‑career Mechanical Engineer on the Re:Build Optimation team, responsible for designing and developing mechanical machine components and assemblies, creating SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings, performing calculations and analysis, maintaining documentation, participating in design reviews, supporting HSE initiatives and collaborating with vendors, clients and other teams, with occasional site travel.

About the company

Re:Build is a manufacturing company that operates an advanced end‑to‑end platform partnering with industrial firms to bring products from concept to full‑scale production in sectors such as aerospace, defense, electrification, medical, energy, environment, robotics and automation. Its Optimation division delivers custom‑engineered process equipment and automated systems worldwide, leveraging 40 years of chemical process expertise, a 150,000 sq ft fabrication facility, 70+ engineers and 70 skilled tradespeople to serve traditional and green energy, chemicals, pharma, food‑beverage, glass and advanced manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–5 years of machine design experience with exposure to industrial automation (custom tooling, robots, servos, position‑ or presence‑sensing equipment); recent graduates with relevant internship/co‑op experience considered.
• At least 1 year of SolidWorks experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and mathematical skills (statistics, algebra, calculus).
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including for non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency in English and ability to interpret PFDs, P&IDs and similar documentation.
• Strong commitment to safety and proactive hazard recognition.
• Experience with SolidWorks FEA and CFD tools (preferred).
• EIT certification or progress toward a P.E. license (preferred).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma or similar quality/continuous improvement systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Deltek Vision), OSHA regulations, or additional languages (preferred).