Manufacturing Engineer — Lean CNC & Process Improvement

Ruger Firearms; Mayodan (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits + 401k

Casual work environment

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead technical projects on the production floor and promote LEAN manufacturing principles. The candidate will mentor engineers and interns while implementing robust processes for Ruger products, with a focus on quality and cost reduction.

The role requires collaboration with leadership and operations, and involves designing fixtures, selecting tooling, and programming CNC machines to produce tight-tolerance components.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or engineering technology.
• Demonstrated practical manufacturing experience.
• CAD experience preferred.
• CNC programming experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of CNC metal cutting equipment and processes.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of problem-solving/analysis skills.
• Knowledge of fixture & gage design and use.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Knowledge of capability studies, gage R&R, PFMEA, Kaizen.
• Strong communication proficiency, organized, detailed.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple and significantly complex projects with critical thinking.
• Develop robust machining and assembly processes including fixture and gage design (SolidWorks) and cutting tool selection.
• Program CNC machines using G & M-Code, CAM (Mastercam), macro programming.
• Continuously improve processes to reduce cost, improve capability and ensure quality; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Apply GD&T to ensure fundamentals of work holding, machining and gage control meet design intent.
• Coordinate with tooling and equipment sources during development and validation.
• Drive standardization through core competency teams, benchmarking and checklists.
• Mentor junior engineers and production associates in the Ruger environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting processes

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

BS in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAD

CNC programming

SolidWorks

Gage design

GD&T

Job description

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead technical projects on the production floor and promote LEAN manufacturing principles. The candidate will mentor engineers and interns while implementing robust processes for Ruger products, with a focus on quality and cost reduction.

The role requires collaboration with leadership and operations, and involves designing fixtures, selecting tooling, and programming CNC machines to produce tight-tolerance components.