Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer

About the role

About Re:Build

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles)

Who we are looking for

Digital innovation is central to Re:Build Manufacturing’s mission and essential for scaling as a world-class industrial company. The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) in the Digital Innovation Group (DIG) works directly at Re:Build sites alongside collaborators. They quickly prototype and deliver full-stack digital solutions that address real business challenges and create measurable impact. The FDE uses technical skills, AI knowledge, and awareness of industry developments to provide these solutions. They lead client workshops, develop solution strategies, manage critical technical issues, and cultivate positive relationships with site teams. The FDE also ensures risk management by aligning solutions with DIG’s security protocols, data standards, and AI governance guidelines while following coding practices. This role suits experienced engineers who combine strong technical insight, customer focus, product awareness, and who excel in responsibility and ownership.

What you get to do

- Collaborate directly with team members to understand business processes, difficulties, and success criteria; and proactively uncover new opportunities to implement digital solutions.

- Own the full lifecycle of prototypes and production solutions, from discovery and prioritization through build, deployment, and post-launch iteration.

- Build prototype solutions to validate approaches and accelerate discovery.

- Use knowledge in AI and machine learning to recommend approaches where AI can generate measurable business impact for interested parties.

- Bring external innovation to internal problems.

- Identify and resolve bugs in prototypes while optimizing code for performance and scalability.

- Provide technical mentorship and support throughout implementation, including resolving issues, optimization, and adoption support.

- Contribute to software build and architecture, ensuring scalability and reliability in line with team goals.