Technical Engineering Manager

Re:Build Manufacturing•Kalamazoo, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Re:Build Harness Solutions is building a digital-first wire harness engineering and manufacturing platform. We are seeking a Technical Engineering Manager to lead technical execution, operational systems, and customer growth for the business. This is not a traditional engineering management role. We are looking for an ambitious leader who thrives in ambiguity, builds scalable systems, and creates long-term customer value through engineering excellence, digital innovation, and operational execution. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in wire harnesses with strong customer engagement, business leadership, and manufacturing systems thinking.

Requirements

BS or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (advanced degree or MBA preferred)
10+ years in engineering and/or manufacturing environments
3+ years leading technical teams in wire harness, cable assembly, or electro-mechanical systems
Strong understanding of wire harness design, manufacturability, and production processes
Experience with ECAD/wire harness design tools (Cadonix Arcadia preferred)
Knowledge of automated processing, assembly, testing equipment, and regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with aerospace, defense, medical, or industrial quality standards and ITAR environments
Proven ability to build scalable systems and operational processes
Strong customer-facing technical communication skills
Experience managing fast-paced, high-iteration customer programs
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Demonstrated use of data and leading indicators to drive business outcomes
Experience with project management, ERP/MES, and PLM/PDM systems
Comfortable using AI and digital tools to improve productivity and decision-making
IPC/WHMA-A-620, AS9100, or equivalent
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

Lead technical strategy and operational execution for the wire harness business
Develop scalable systems for quoting, design reviews, manufacturing workflows, and customer onboarding
Track and improve key operational metrics including quote turnaround, smartBuild-ready designs, delivery performance, and ECO reduction
Support growth planning, investment prioritization, and business reviews
Lead technical discovery reviews with customers across aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, and industrial sectors
Translate customer requirements into manufacturable, scalable solutions
Collaborate with commercial teams to establish Re:Build as a trusted engineering and manufacturing partner
Drive customer benefit through engineering optimization and rapid execution
Own and improve digital wire harness workflows using Cadonix Arcadia, QuoteBuilder, AI tools, and smartBuild
Build repeatable RFQ/RFP and production execution processes
Partner with digital teams to accelerate automation, validation, and manufacturing integration
Help establish Re:Build as a center of excellence for digital-native wire harness manufacturing
Support development of digitally optimized manufacturing capabilities
Drive continuous improvement across engineering, production, and customer engagement workflows
Align technical execution with profitability, quality, and delivery goals