Corporate Development MBA Summer Internship

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise 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 that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses 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. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

Who we are looking for

This MBA Summer Associate internship is intended to be a 3-month role that will support the organic and inorganic growth of Re:Build Manufacturing through market and technical research, financial analyses, and data-driven insights. This is a great opportunity for hands-on exposure to corporate strategy, M&A, and the broader industrial sector.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious and brings a technical foundation that helps them understand how products are designed and manufactured. They are driven by a desire to dive deep into manufacturing methods, technological innovations, and business models. They are seeking to apply their MBA training to more strategic, investment-oriented work, shifting from hands-on technical roles to evaluating businesses, markets, and long-term value creation. They appreciate long-term thinking, compounding returns, and making thoughtful, analytically grounded decisions.

What you get to do!

• Perform market and technical assessments to identify specific investment theses that will drive Re:Build's capital allocation strategy.
• Review new acquisition opportunities and draft initial investment recommendations.
• Support diligence workstreams for active M&A projects.
• Proactively research and identify potential acquisition targets outside of marketed processes.
• Conduct reviews of institutional investor portfolios to identify which of their investments have the strongest overlap with Re:Build's capabilities and offerings.
• Monitor fundraising activity for hard-tech startups and generate insights to drive corporate strategy. You will seek to automate this process to the greatest extent possible.

What you bring to the Team

• Currently pursuing an MBA or other relevant graduate business degree, with foundational coursework in financial and managerial accounting completed or in progress; candidates with a technical or engineering background, including manufacturing experience in our key end markets (aerospace & defense, robotics & intelligent automation, medical, energy & environment, and electrification) are preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general financial documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and employees. Fluent in English.
• The position requires the ability to perform calculations involving discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and ratios. The candidate should be comfortable applying mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and basic algebra to practical business scenarios.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists. The role requires interpreting and following instructions delivered in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule format. A strong capacity for critical thinking and applying common sense in both routine and unfamiliar situations is expected.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint—is required. The candidate should be proficient in using generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, to automate tasks, analyze data, and generate content. The candidate should also be comfortable working with spreadsheets, including data entry, formatting, and basic analysis. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for success in this role.
• Ability to travel ~10% as needed.

Location: Based out of our Framingham, MA office.

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.