Manufacturing Engineer

Nammo Group; 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

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. in Mesa designs, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions and energetic material solutions for warfighters.

The Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on safe, efficient production, tooling, work instructions, and training to deliver high-quality products on time. You will apply engineering principles to propellants and explosives, develop tooling, mentor operations, and continuously improve equipment safety and performance while supporting audits and

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering or physics with ability to perform basic engineering analyses (stress, deflection, flow rate, pressure drop, tolerance stack-ups)
• 2+ years designing electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment using 3D CAD software
• 2+ years working with pneumatics, controls, sensors, and PLCs
• 3+ years experience with CNC machining setup, tool selection, and programming
• Strong understanding of metal working tolerances from 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, gauges, and semi-automated equipment
• Ability to obtain BATF approval to engage in certain explosive operations

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to safely process propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives for product development or improvement to meet program requirements
• Tooling design and documentation
• Provide hands-on assembly training to operations team
• Evaluate existing equipment and / or systems for methods to improve safety, performance, efficiency, reliability and propose recommendations
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical assembly operations
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Define maintenance for equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team
• Coordinate and perform all necessary validation and / or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment
• Review and provide feedback on product designs to ensure manufacturability
• Author and maintain product assembly work instructions
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and equipment electrical and mechanical issues
• Make oral presentations outlining/summarizing progress on selected projects and programs to both internal and external customers
• Participate in and support internal and external audits
• Follow safety regulations
• Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Engineering analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

3D CAD

CNC machining

Pneumatics & PLCs

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, correct, 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:

• Apply engineering principles to safely process propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives for product development or improvement to meet program requirements
• Tooling design and documentation
• Provide hands-on assembly training to operations team
• Evaluate existing equipment and / or systems for methods to improve safety, performance, efficiency, reliability and propose recommendations
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical assembly operations
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Define maintenance for equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team
• Identify and champion IR&D and continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate and perform all necessary validation and / or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment
• Review and provide feedback on product designs to ensure manufacturability
• Author and maintain product assembly work instructions
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and equipment electrical and mechanical issues
• Make oral presentations outlining/summarizing progress on selected projects and programs to both internal and external customers.
• Participate in and support internal and external audits
• Follow safety regulations
• Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

COOPERATION:

This role requires collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING:

This position requires the ability to make daily autonomous decisions with management confirmation as needed.

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-ups)
• Preferred 2+ years of experience designing electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment using 3D CAD software
• Preferred 2+ years of experience working with pneumatics, controls, sensors, and PLC's
• Preferred 3+ years of experience with CNC machining setup, tool selection, and programming
• 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
• Capable of providing hands-on support and troubleshooting of assembly equipment in a production environment
• Proficiency at authoring technical documents such as test plans, test reports, manufacturing procedures, and project reports
• Knowledge and experience with selection of materials commonly used in tools, gages, and assembly fixtures
• 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

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership or teamwork abilities.
• Self-management and time management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full-time on-site position.
• This position may require travel 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.