Hands-On Mechanical Engineer, Armor Manufacturing & Prototyping

Safariland, LLC; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safariland, LLC in Peoria, AZ seeks a production-focused engineer to support armor manufacturing processes and equipment. You will work hands-on in a shop environment, help design and improve tooling, fixtures, and processes, and contribute to testing and documentation.

The ideal candidate collaborates with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations teams, performs engineering calculations, and creates CAD drawings and prototypes for ballistic testing and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing/shop environment.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing processes used in armor production.
• Assist in design, modification, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues with technicians, supervisors, and operators.
• Support equipment uptime by assisting with maintenance coordination, repairs, and process documentation.
• Create, review, and update technical drawings, layouts, and specifications using CAD software.
• Generate working prototypes for ballistic testing, human factors evaluation, and customer demonstrations.
• Assist in evaluation of materials, mechanical systems, and components used in armor manufacturing.
• Assist in the development and execution of testing procedures for validating new designs, processes, and equipment.
• Support ballistic testing and data collection efforts.
• Document test results and assist in analyzing performance trends.
• Support engineering projects by assisting with task tracking, timelines, documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations.
• Work with vendors and contractors as needed to support equipment, tooling, or process improvements.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and summaries by collecting and analyzing data.
• Respond to technical questions from manufacturing, quality, and leadership.
• Follow established safety procedures and contribute to a safe shop environment.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Team collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Job description

Safariland, LLC in Peoria, AZ seeks a production-focused engineer to support armor manufacturing processes and equipment. You will work hands-on in a shop environment, help design and improve tooling, fixtures, and processes, and contribute to testing and documentation.

The ideal candidate collaborates with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations teams, performs engineering calculations, and creates CAD drawings and prototypes for ballistic testing and demonstrations.