Engineering Technician (Contract)
Re:Build Manufacturing · Englewood, CO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Re:Build Manufacturing (industrial) in Englewood, CO.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- GD&T, Robotics, Automation, Welding, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $95k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 30 manufacturing engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $95k–$133k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 63%
- ✓ Tooling 53%
- Six Sigma 50%
- New product launch 40%
- Root cause 37%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Re:Build Manufacturing
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Re:Build ManufacturingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
and demonstrated performance. The Engineering Technician will support both prototype development and production activities, bridging the gap between design and manufacturing. You’ll work alongside engineers and shop personnel to build, assemble, and test complex mechanical and electrical systems used in advanced aerospace applications.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn new technologies—from composites and fabrication to electrical integration and precision inspection
What you get to do!
- ✓Build and assemble aerospace components from solid models, drawings, and process specifications
- ✓Support composite fabrication, including prepreg and wet layups, vacuum bagging, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
- ✓Drill, torque, and install fasteners, rivets, adhesives, and shims with precision
- ✓Fabricate tooling and molds using aluminum, composites, and wood
- ✓Assemble and wire subassemblies and electrical harnesses for integration and testing
- ✓Set up production work areas with the necessary tooling and equipment
- ✓Operate a wide range of shop equipment and metrology tools
- ✓Participate in testing, inspection, and troubleshooting of components and assemblies
- ✓Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and safety
- ✓Mentor entry-level engineers on equipment operation, mechanical systems, and shop safety practices
What you will bring to the Team
- ✓Associate degree or equivalent technical training with at least one year of relevant hands-on experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
- ✓Strong understanding of mechanical assembly, electrical systems, and fabrication practices
- ✓Proficiency in reading blueprints and CAD models; familiarity with GD&T preferred
- ✓Experience with aerospace materials, composites, and precision measurement tools (CMM, Romer Arm, etc.)
- ✓Ability to apply good judgment in fixing, modifying, and improving processes and assemblies
- ✓Demonstrated collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, production, and quality teams
- ✓A continuous improvement approach and eagerness to expand into new technical areas such as welding, additive manufacturing, and advanced testing
Pay Range
The hourly rate for this position is $27- $40. 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 hourly rate, 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
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
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
About Re:Build Answer Engineering
Answer Engineering, a Re:Build Manufacturing company, is an exceptional engineering firm providing aerospace design and analysis services to companies around the world. The team tackles challenging engineering problems ranging from electric vertical take-off platforms (EVTOL), to space tourism. To meet the demands of our customers, Answer Engineering is embarking on building a first-class support organization to ensure the engineering team can remain focused on engineering challenges. Answer Engineering is a casual work environment where discussions take place in the open, events are frequent including company BBQs and ski trips, and our office remains stocked with a variety of snacks and beverage options. Answer Engineering reinforces the value of having a diverse workforce and promotes equity and inclusion for all employees.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician (Contract) to join our growing aerospace engineering team in Lakewood, CO. This role is structured as a short-term W-2 position (9 months), with potential extension depending on project