Mechanical Engineer, Roll to Roll Web Conveyance Team Lead

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to guide our roll-to-roll web conveyance team and deliver complex equipment projects from concept through completion. Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Machine Engineering and Design, you will combine technical leadership, project execution, team development, and client partnership.

You will lead work involving web handling, unwinding and rewinding, tension control, winding, slitting, splicing, and in-line inspection systems. This role requires an onsite presence in Rochester, New York, and up to 25% travel.

Lead the day-to-day work, priorities, and resource planning of the roll-to-roll engineering team.

Coach team members and support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.

Plan and direct multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through installation and validation.

Lead the design of rollers, nip systems, tension-control zones, web guides, splicing and slitting stations, and winding equipment.

Troubleshoot web-handling issues such as wrinkles, surface damage, traction concerns, and tension instability.

Direct testing, root-cause analysis, and validation to improve equipment safety, quality, and reliability.

Create engineering calculations, design standards, technical documentation, and drawing packages.

Develop project plans, schedules, proposals, cost estimates, and risk-mitigation strategies.

Partner with clients and internal teams to understand needs, communicate recommendations, and identify new opportunities.

Promote safe design and work practices throughout every project phase.

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or a related engineering discipline.

Seven or more years of engineering experience with roll-to-roll web handling or conveyance systems.

Experience designing or troubleshooting tension-control systems, unwind and rewind equipment, rollers and nip systems, web guiding, splicing, slitting, or in-line inspection systems.

Five or more years of experience using SolidWorks or a comparable 3D CAD platform.

Experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through completion.

The ability to analyze technical data, identify root causes, manage risk, and communicate with technical and nontechnical audiences.

The ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred qualifications include experience leading technical teams; knowledge of servo-driven tension or torque control; and familiarity with FEA, CFD, ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma, value-stream mapping, or project-management software. A Professional Engineer license or eligibility for licensure is also preferred.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $106,000 – $159,000 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.