Manufacturing Engineer III – Research & Development

Armtec Defense Technologies; East Camden (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Armtec Defense Technologies in East Camden, Arkansas, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer III – R&D to develop and transition complex processes from concept to production. You will apply GD&T, create tooling, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, quality, and cost targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of experience with 3D CAD tooling, RMS, and DOE improvements. DoD clearance may be needed; U.S. work authorized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or related engineering field.
• Minimum five years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience documenting and improving manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings interpretation.
• Experience using 3D CAD software and designing tooling or gauges.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Experience with BOMs, routers, and ECOs; strong documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate across teams.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and willingness to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes for R&D and production.
• Lead transition of new products/processes from development to full-rate production.
• Apply DFM and DFA principles during product/process development.
• Review drawings for manufacturability and production readiness.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and perform tolerance analyses.
• Create/modify models, drawings, tooling, and fixtures in Creo or similar CAD.
• Design, procure, validate, and implement tooling, gauges, and equipment.
• Develop process flows, routers, BOMs, and detailed work instructions.
• Establish processes, acceptance criteria, and standard work.
• Lead FMEA, control plans, and risk assessments; CPIs as needed.
• Conduct time studies, capability studies, and production-rate analyses.
• Use data to monitor and improve process performance.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support nonconformance reviews and floor-level troubleshooting.
• Assist with validation, first-article builds, and readiness reviews.
• Identify improvements in safety, quality, cost, yield, and cycle time.
• Estimate costs for labor, materials, tooling, and equipment.
• Support engineering changes and maintain current manufacturing docs.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and suppliers on manufacturability issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

GD&T knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Strong communication

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Company Profile

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec’s business units manufacture ordnance subcomponents in Coachella, California; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden, Arkansas; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington, North Carolina.

Company Profile

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec’s business units manufacture ordnance subcomponents in Coachella, California; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden, Arkansas; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington, North Carolina. Armtec welcomes skilled and enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment to high standards and mission-critical work supporting U.S. and allied warfighters. This position is located at Armtec’s decoy countermeasure flare manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas.

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies

Industry: Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasure Manufacturing

Job Overview

Title: Manufacturing Engineer III – Research & Development

Job Family: Engineering

Reports To: R&D Engineering Lead

Works With: Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, EHS, and Operations

Location: East Camden, Arkansas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: 4/10 workweek

Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer III applies manufacturing engineering principles to develop, qualify, improve, and transition R&D products and processes into production. This position focuses on process development, production readiness, tooling, manufacturing documentation, quality, cost, safety, and continuous improvement. The position requires experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD software. Experience with PTC Creo is strongly preferred, although experience with comparable CAD platforms may be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, document, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes for R&D and production products
• Lead the transition of new products and processes from development into full-rate production
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles during product and process development
• Review engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturability, inspectability, and production readiness
• Apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and perform tolerance-stack analyses to support manufacturing and inspection requirements
• Create and modify models, drawings, tooling, and fixtures using PTC Creo or comparable CAD software
• Design, procure, validate, and implement manufacturing tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipment
• Develop manufacturing process flows, plans, routers, bills of materials, and detailed work instructions
• Establish process parameters, acceptance criteria, standard work, and production methods
• Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, control plans, and manufacturing risk assessments
• Conduct process capability studies, time studies, capacity analyses, and production-rate assessments
• Use statistical methods and production data to monitor and improve process performance
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues
• Support nonconformance reviews, material review board activities, and production-floor troubleshooting
• Support process validation, first-article builds, pilot production, and production-readiness reviews
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, yield, cycle time, and labor efficiency
• Evaluate labor, material, tooling, and equipment costs for development and production products
• Develop technical requirements and business justifications for capital equipment purchases
• Support engineering change control and ensure manufacturing documentation remains accurate and current
• Work with Supply Chain and suppliers to address manufacturability, quality, and production-readiness concerns
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and EHS personnel to resolve manufacturing issues
• Manage multiple manufacturing projects, including schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and manufacturing personnel
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, configuration-control, and documentation requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline
• At least five years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience developing, documenting, validating, and improving manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
• Experience using 3D CAD software
• Experience designing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, or gauges
• Knowledge of root-cause analysis, corrective action, process capability, and statistical analysis methods
• Experience creating manufacturing plans, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation
• Experience with bills of materials, manufacturing routers, and engineering change control
• Ability to make independent, data-driven decisions and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Strong written, verbal, technical-reporting, and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable U.S. export-control requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with PTC Creo, including 3D modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings
• Experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or another comparable CAD platform may be considered
• Formal GD&T training or certification
• Experience applying ASME Y14.5
• Experience with tolerance-stack analysis and inspection planning
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, control plans, and process validation
• Experience supporting new-product introduction and production scale-up
• Experience with automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience in energetic materials, pyrotechnics, ordnance, aerospace, or defense manufacturing

Armtec Competencies

• Customer focus
• Ethics and values
• Problem-solving
• Integrity and trust
• Functional and technical skills
• Effective listening
• Action orientation
• Composure
• Respect for diversity

Armtec Defense Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable U.S. export-control requirements and have ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.