About the role
Vice President, Engines Thesis About Re:Build Manufacturing Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, advanced manufacturing, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we leverage deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential. Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business. Our member companies are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing.
Who we are looking for A proven executive leader with strong business and operations expertise to serve as Vice President Engines Thesis. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for initially building and targeting the rapidly growing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) market. With few affordable, quality UAV engines currently produced domestically, this role requires a strategic operator who can support acquisition planning and integration, manage geographically dispersed operations with hundreds of employees, drive P&L performance, and establish Re:Build as a leader in domestic UAV engine design and manufacturing at scale. While UAV engines are expected to serve as the initial focus and core platform for this initiative,
the role is anticipated to expand over time to support additional engine-related opportunities in adjacent markets. What you get to do Develop a compelling 5-year strategic plan outlining Re:Build’s Engines Thesis end-state and a roadmap for achieving sustainable growth. Define the scope of technology and manufacturing capabilities required to serve the dual-use UAV engine market, determining how far upstream and downstream we will integrate in the value chain. Evaluate market opportunities in both military and commercial UAV applications, and adjacent markets, and position Re:Build to capture maximum value in dual-use technologies. Drive decisions on R&D investments in propulsion technologies, novel materials, automation, and innovative manufacturing processes to secure competitive advantages in the sector. Provide operational and strategic insights during evaluation of acquisition targets, including assessment of capabilities, customer relationships, and integration feasibility. Analyze global supply chain risks and develop contingency plans or alternative sourcing strategies. Develop budgets, financial plans, and performance metrics, giving regular updates on progress and critical path items. Craft the organizational structure of the Engines Thesis, and recruit and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team. Partner with the Chief Commercial Officer to establish and implement commercial strategies, including government relations and potential dedicated business development resources. Leverage Re:Build Member Company capabilities to accelerate product development and manufacturing efforts. Present arguments, cases, and updates to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other collaborators. What you bring to