Manufacturing Engineer I

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be provided

401(K) with a 6% company match

Employer-Paid Medical Plan

Employer Health Savings Account

Generous PTO and nine paid holidays

Job summary

Nammo Perry in Florida is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to drive continuous process improvement in the manufacturing line. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and minimize waste while adhering to quality standards.

The role emphasizes documentation, training, and collaboration with Development, Quality, Manufacturing and Purchasing to deliver operational value. A bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of explosives/pyrotechnics operations or experience with hazardous chemicals/environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and implement technologies to drive cost and quality improvements while ensuring compliance with quality systems.
• Document and maintain process documentation (BOMs, Process Flows, Work Instructions, FMEAs).
• Attend training for risk mitigation tools (FMEA) and apply them for process reviews and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, processes, and tooling on components and final products.
• Collaborate with Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing and suppliers on problem-solving activities.
• Provide training to associates and support Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen events.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

OEE

Process Improvement

Quality Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar

Tools

MS Excel

MiniTab

Job description

Build A Career. Secure The Future.

Nammo Perry is a center of excellence for the design, development and production of munitions and pyrotechnic products for the U.S. Department of Defense. Nammo employees working at the Florida site manufacture all types of 40mm low and high velocity ammunition; pyrotechnic marking; signaling and tactical illumination devices; battlefield effects training simulators; demolition charges; hand grenade fuzes; and other ammunition components. Additionally, they provide load, assemble, and pack (LAP) services for large caliber direct-fire ammunition.

The Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for driving continuous process improvement in the manufacturing process through efficiencies: minimize down time, improve throughput, and minimizing waste. They will collaborate with their Program team in assessing, developing and executing process improvement initiatives and operational enhancement programs that deliver strategic value and profitable growth for their business.

Unique Benefits Designed with Care:

• Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days
• Relocation assistance may be provided
• 401(K) with a 6% company match
• 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
• Employer Health Saving Account Contributions
• Generous PTO and nine paid holidays

What You’ll Do: Precision in Action

• Develop, document, and implement technologies, methods and techniques to drive cost and quality improvements while ensuring compliance with quality systems and company standards
• Document and maintain all process documentations, including but not limited to: Bill of Materials, Process Flows, Work Instructions, FMEAs, etc
• Obtain training in the use of risk mitigation tools (FMEA) to use as part of the process review and drive risk mitigation using FMEA and PSSR
• Develop, enhances, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, techniques, processes, and tooling on fabricated parts, components, subassemblies and final products
• Provide direction for development, maintenance, and procedures
• Collaborate with the Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing functions as well as suppliers to conduct problem-solving activities
• Provide training to associates
• Actively maintain knowledge of new technologies, methods and techniques
• Participate in Operational Excellence activities including Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen events
• May lead or participate on special projects assigned
• Identify, plan, and execute projects to achieve capacity, cost, yield, reliability and /or cycle time improvements
• Provide input into annual capital budgets to provide operational improvement and risk mitigation
• Raise Purchase Requisitions
• Advise on machinery or components for production needs, i.e. spare parts, new equipment and tooling
• Identifies, defines and measures improvement opportunities for assigned projects
• Ensures compliance of plant ergonomic standards for new tooling and processes
• Reviews new parts and make recommendations to standardize features, promote cost-effective zero-defect manufacturing, and improve functionality that support DFMA
• Work closely with user to configure system for new processes, new parts, review material structure and create and/or update use points
• Makes critical contributions to managing and solving complex and/or large technical challenges using best practices and new perspectives
• Provides consultation on plant design, process equipment, tools, techniques, and regulations/codes
• Provides technical support on components, methods, systems and equipment
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
• Ensure EH&S compliance and support culture to continuously improve Safety performance
• Implement and maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics for production lines
• Measure, calculate and evaluate cycle time, takt time and throughput of new processes/lines
• Responsible for communicate and coordinate introduction of PCRs and DCNs
• Support logistics to coordinate delivery of right part number and level material at the use point
• Establishes and maintains accurate production standards using determined time tools
• Interfaces with plant personnel to accomplish timing, manpower and production goals
• Collaborates with the materials organization on defining and refining material organization and placement using Lean Principles
• Supports Visual Daily Management and drives daily short-term countermeasures for timely resolution of production discrepancies and/or downtime

What Dedicated Teammates Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in manufacturing is required
• Advanced knowledge of explosives and pyrotechnical operations and/ or experience working with and around hazardous chemicals/environments
• Experience in auditing and reviewing manufacturing operations
• Knowledge of standard quality system requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lead a team if needed
• Advanced knowledge of MS suite applications. Analytical skills – advanced skills in Excel; MiniTab also preferred
• Working knowledge of DoD 4145
• Working knowledge of PSM
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of statistical concepts and how to apply them to development and production processes

Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, sound judgement coupled with effective decision making skills
• Hands on technical knowledge, mechanically inclined preferred
• Passion for problem solving, continuous improvement, and increased efficiencies
• Ability to drive Containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in a cross-functional team environment, and knowledge and experience with the 8D Methodology.
• Knowledge and experience with preference in a variety of Lean tools such as, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Visual Management, 5S, 5Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, Problem Solving Process, and Visual Project Management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlines.
• Track record of delivering results in a high paced and constantly changing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and follow up
• Strong work ethic, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere
• Ability to communicate with widely varied audiences

Our Woking Conditions and Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, and position heavy components, tools, and equipment (often 20–50+ lbs)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for assembly, inspection, and operation of machinery.
• Ability to work in controlled but potentially noisy, high‑pressure, and confined spaces.
• Capacity to maintain focus and precision over long shifts, often in a fast‑paced production environment.