Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Ecosystem Growth

at Re:Build Manufacturing

🏢 About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is revitalizing U.S. manufacturing by combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to sustainability. Cadonix, their cloud-based ECAD and wire harness design SaaS, is at the forefront of this mission, offering a unique opportunity to drive growth in technical communities and shape the future of engineering tools.

About This Role

As Head of Ecosystem Growth, you'll own the ecosystem-led growth engine for Cadonix, building market presence in education, startups, and engineering communities. This role is impactful because you'll create scalable programs that drive adoption and establish Cadonix as a go-to tool for the next generation of engineers.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing community engagement on Discord and Reddit, then hosting a webinar for university students. Afternoon could involve meeting with a hardware accelerator to discuss partnership terms, followed by analyzing trial signup data to optimize the referral program. You'd end the day by drafting a LinkedIn post about a recent product update.

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🎯 Who Re:Build Manufacturing Is Looking For

  • 7+ years in ecosystem growth, partnerships, or community-led growth for B2B SaaS or technical products, with a proven track record of building programs from scratch.
  • Deep credibility with technical audiences (engineers, founders, students) and experience engaging authentically on platforms like LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord, and at conferences.
  • Strategic mindset with ability to design and launch scalable programs (e.g., EDU licenses, startup credits, ambassador programs) that drive measurable outcomes like trial signups and partner-sourced leads.
  • Excellent communication skills for hosting webinars, running demos, and serving as an external advocate across multiple channels.

📝 Tips for Applying to Re:Build Manufacturing

1

Highlight specific programs you've built from scratch for technical audiences, including metrics like trial signups or partner-sourced leads.

2

Showcase your authentic engagement in technical communities (e.g., link to your Reddit/ Discord activity or LinkedIn posts where you discussed ECAD or engineering tools).

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize experience with startup programs, university partnerships, or maker communities—not just generic marketing.

4

In your cover letter, propose a concrete idea for a new ecosystem program (e.g., a student ambassador program with referral loops) to demonstrate strategic thinking.

5

Research Cadonix's current community presence and mention how you'd improve it (e.g., increasing engagement on their Discord or launching a YouTube tutorial series).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience building partnerships with universities, accelerators, or engineering communities, and how that translates to Cadonix's ecosystem.", 'Your ability to authentically engage technical audiences and drive adoption through community-led growth.', 'A specific example of a program you launched from scratch that resulted in measurable growth (e.g., trial signups, activated users).', "Your passion for U.S. manufacturing and sustainability, and how Cadonix's mission aligns with your career goals."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Cadonix's website and try their demo to understand the product's unique value proposition for wire harness design.
  • → Check their social media and community channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, Discord) to see current engagement and gaps.
  • → Read Re:Build Manufacturing's mission and recent news to understand how Cadonix fits into their broader strategy.
  • → Look up competitors like Altium or SolidWorks to identify differentiation opportunities for Cadonix in the ecosystem.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you built a partnership program for a technical audience from scratch. What were the key steps and metrics?
2 How would you design a scalable ambassador program for university engineering students?
3 Describe how you'd measure the success of ecosystem growth initiatives beyond just signups.
4 How do you stay credible with technical audiences like engineers and founders? Give an example of a technical discussion you led.
5 What's your approach to prioritizing between different ecosystem channels (e.g., Reddit vs. LinkedIn vs. Discord)?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Being too generic: Don't just list marketing experience; focus on ecosystem-specific wins with technical audiences.
  • Ignoring the product: Not demonstrating understanding of ECAD or wire harness design can hurt credibility.
  • Overlooking community authenticity: Avoid claiming you'll 'drive engagement' without showing you know how to engage authentically (e.g., by posting in relevant forums).

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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