Composite Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Innovator

Nammo Defense Systems Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nammo Composite Solutions in Salt Lake City seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain production processes for composite structures and munitions. The role focuses on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality across existing lines and new programs.

The candidate will apply lean principles, perform root-cause analysis, and create robust work instructions while collaborating with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-10 years of relevant manufacturing, process, or production engineering experience.
• Strong background with Lean/Six Sigma experience.
• Strong project management skills.
• Dependable and able to perform effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues by identifying root causes and implementing robust corrective actions.
• Develop expertise in fiber reinforced polymer composites and related manufacturing processes.
• Design, refine, and document processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Analyze takt time, create process flows, and contribute to efficient work cell design.
• Write and maintain clear, compliant work instructions and process documentation.
• Support production teams in addressing tooling, equipment, and facility challenges.
• Assist with the design, qualification, and deployment of new or modified tooling and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of metallic and non-metallic tooling for composite fabrication.
• Define/maintain CNC machining and composites assembly processes.
• Develop SOW and RFQ documents for third party vendor solicitations for services.
• Use FMEA and other risk management tools.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and other industry standards.
• Promote safe work practices in alignment with regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/Six Sigma experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Excel

Job description

Nammo Composite Solutions in Salt Lake City seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain production processes for composite structures and munitions. The role focuses on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality across existing lines and new programs.

The candidate will apply lean principles, perform root-cause analysis, and create robust work instructions while collaborating with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to meet safety and regulatory standards.