General Manager, Re:Build AppliedLogix

Re:Build Manufacturing

8d•$192,294 - $288,441•Hybrid

About The Position

Re:Build is a company dedicated to ensuring the next generation of important products are manufactured at scale in America. They are building a foundation for the future by revitalizing American manufacturing and creating jobs, particularly in deindustrialized regions. Re:Build operates an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that collaborates with industrial companies and innovators to bring products from concept to full-scale production across critical sectors like aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy, environment, robotics, and automation. Their operations are guided by 'The Re:Build Way,' a set of 16 principles that govern collaboration, customer and vendor partnerships, and community contributions. Re:Build AppliedLogix (AX), based in Rochester, NY, specializes in providing product OEMs with cutting-edge embedded systems design services and product commercialization expertise. Their team of over 70 engineers offers deep, cross-disciplinary experience in electronics, software, and mechanical engineering for industries including industrial automation, telecom and networking, aerospace and defense, medical devices, energy and utilities, transportation and logistics, and agriculture and precision farming. AX's capabilities include custom analog and high-speed digital embedded electronics, embedded software and firmware, full-stack application development, enclosure design, mechanical systems, tooling design, manufacturing process development, and cost-effective rapid prototyping.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA or MS in Engineering) preferred.
15+ years of product design and development, including a progression of leadership roles; significant exposure to design services delivering embedded systems and controls preferred.
Prior P&L ownership, with strong strategic, financial, and analytic acumen and the ability to drive growth through operational transformation, capability expansion, and scale.
Experience interacting directly with customers to manage expectations and relationships and deliver successful outcomes.
Experience working across functional teams (finance, engineering, sales, production, quality, etc.) to achieve common goals.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment—building relationships and leveraging shared resources and capabilities to move the business forward.
Track record as a transformational leader who shapes strategy and leverages technology, continuous improvement, and targeted investments to drive growth.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and creative problem-solving skills.
High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, build trust, coach leaders, and cultivate a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Experience with Lean operating principles, methods, and tools to drive continuous improvement preferred.
Ability to lead with clarity in fast-paced, highly technical, and entrepreneurial environments.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Engineering) preferred.
Significant exposure to design services delivering embedded systems and controls preferred.
Experience with Lean operating principles, methods, and tools to drive continuous improvement preferred.
Demonstrated a strong understanding of and commitment to applying AI agents to maximize your own personal and your team’s effectiveness.

Responsibilities

General management of the AppliedLogix business, including oversight of program management, engineering, sales and marketing, finance, human resources, and all related support functions.
Own the P&L and lead the team to make sound financial decisions and meet the sales, income, and cash-flow targets of the business. Develop budgets, financial plans, capacity planning, and performance metrics, and provide regular updates on progress and critical-path items. Own business-wide KPIs and use them to drive improvement in operating performance and financial margins.
Drive operational performance, including oversight of key operational initiatives and overarching performance across the proposal-to-delivery flow (inclusive of engineering processes and outcomes).
Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team with a strong, positive operating culture.
Support business development by meeting with customers and participating in selling activities—both AppliedLogix-specific opportunities and opportunities across multiple Re:Build operations. Lead revenue generation in partnership with AX salespeople, program managers, and the RBM commercial teams.
Ensure an elevated level of customer satisfaction through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Lead engineering and development process improvements that enable the business to scale and to support customers in their program development.
Collaborate across Re:Build businesses to share resources and expertise in pursuit of internal engineering and product-development programs.
Leverage Lean operating principles and tools to reinforce a culture of engagement, problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Leverage AI and other emerging technologies to drive differentiated outcomes in functionality, quality, efficiency, and cost.
Provide leadership and management of Re:Builders to ensure effective selection, development, retention, and performance management of team members.
Develop and implement communication and engagement strategies to keep teams informed, aligned, and motivated to achieve objectives.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence aligned with the Principles of The Re:Build Way.