Manufacturing Engineer

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc Career Center; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4x10 work week (Mon-Thu)

Generous PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(K) & Health Savings Account

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. in Mesa, AZ seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze, design, develop, and implement methods to produce Nammo products that support the warfighter.

The role owns the assembly work instructions, tooling definitions, and process controls to deliver safe, efficient, and on-time manufacturing. You will provide hands-on training, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Engineering or Physics with basic engineering analyses (stress, deflection, flow, pressure drop, tolerance stack-up).
• Solid understanding of metalworking tolerances from milling, grinding, turning, and laser/waterjet cutting.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and applying statistics in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment including hand tools, fixtures, gages, and semi-automated equipment.
• Proficiency in authoring technical documents such as work instructions, test plans/reports, SOPs, and project reports.
• Knowledge of materials used in tools, gages, and assembly fixtures.
• Capable of basic stress analysis using hand calculations and/or FEA software.
• Understanding of pneumatics, controls, sensors, and PLCs.
• Understanding of DFM, DOE, FMEA, and PHA.
• Ability to obtain BATF approval to engage in certain explosive operations.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain product assembly work instructions.
• Develop and define requirements for tooling, equipment, and processes.
• Active member of integrated product team responsible for determining rework/repair feasibility of defective product.
• Provide hands-on assembly training to operations team.
• Evaluate existing equipment and/or systems for methods to improve safety, performance, quality, efficiency, reliability.
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.
• Define and author maintenance procedures for equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team.
• Identify and champion continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate, document, and perform validation of process changes, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Review and provide feedback on product designs to ensure manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and equipment electrical/mechanical issues.
• Present progress summaries to internal and external customers.
• Participate in and support audits.
• Follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Technical writing

Process improvement

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in Engineering or Physics

Tools

CNC machining

OD grinding

Gages and fixtures

PLC controls

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Manufacturing Engineers at NDS Mesa analyze, design, develop, and implement methods to produce Nammo products that support the warfighter. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the process, tooling, work instructions, and training required to deliver product safely, efficiently, and on time.

How you will be rewarded as our Manufacturing Engineer:

• Competitive compensation
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days (off on Fridays)
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Author and maintain product assembly work instructions
• Develop and define requirements for tooling, equipment, and processes
• Active member of integrated product team responsible for determining rework/repair feasibility of defective product. Author instructions to return product to conforming condition
• Provide hands‑on assembly training to operations team
• Evaluate existing equipment and / or systems for methods to improve safety, performance, quality, efficiency, reliability
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Define and author maintenance procedures for equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team
• Identify and champion continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate, document, and perform validation of process changes, tooling, and manufacturing equipment
• Review and provide feedback on product designs to ensure manufacturability
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and equipment electrical/mechanical issues
• Author and give presentations summarizing progress on selected projects and programs to both internal and external customers.
• Participate in and support internal and external audits
• Follow safety guidelines

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• BS/MS in Engineering discipline or Physics with ability to perform basic engineering analyses (stress, deflection, flow rate, pressure drop, and tolerance stack-up)
• Solid understanding of metal working tolerances produced by milling, grinding, turning, and laser/water jet cutting
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and applying statistics in a manufacturing setting
• Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment including hand tools, fixtures, gages, and semi-automated equipment
• Proficiency at authoring technical documents such as work instructions, test plans, test reports, standard operating procedures, and project reports.
• Knowledge and experience with selection of materials commonly used in tools, gages, and assembly fixtures
• Capable of performing basic stress analysis using hand calculations and/or FEA software
• Basic understanding of pneumatics, controls, sensors, and PLC’s
• Basic understanding and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA)
• Ability to obtain BATF approval to engage in certain explosive operations

Preferred:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with composite wet filament winding
• 3+ years of experience in supporting manufacturing in a production facility certified to AS9100 or a similar quality management system.
• Hands on experience with CNC machining and OD grinding including tooling selection, setup, and programming.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities
• Ability to work in fast‑paced environments
• Leadership or teamwork abilities
• Technical writing
• Driven individual with a passion for continuous improvement

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full-time on-site position.
• This position may require travel up to 10% on an as‑need basis.
• Work with explosives, pyrotechnics, and solid rocket propellant devices.
• This role may involve working in diverse settings and conditions.

Note

Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.