Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc Career Center; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(K) with company match

Employer-paid medical plan

HSA contributions

Generous time off

Job summary

Nammo Perry, a Florida center of excellence for munitions and pyrotechnic products, seeks a Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer to maintain and enhance automated production equipment. You will design fixtures, evaluate hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and coordinate with vendors to ensure quality and efficiency.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in automated machine design, with Autodesk Inventor 2024 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
• Advanced 3D design capability with Autodesk Inventor 2024; 8+ years' experience preferred.
• Designing and maintaining automated assembly machines (Swanson, Bodine or similar) with 5+ years' experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Ability to follow projects through to completion and PLC code.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter; able to work independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate special projects, including design and fabrication of production equipment.
• Evaluate mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for yield and throughput.
• Develop fixtures and machines to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineers to write scopes for new equipment procurement.
• Ensure fabrication and installation meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with vendors through concept, design, fabrication, and setup.
• Maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor)

Mechanical design

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Drawings interpretation

PLC programming

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor 2024

Carousel/assembly machines (Swanson, Bodine)

Job description

Build A Career. Lead With Precision.

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 Equipment Design Engineerwill assist in maintaining and troubleshooting issues with our automated and semi-automated equipment. Make improvements to equipment to insure we efficiently meet our production, quality, and safety requirements.

Unique Benefits Designed with Care:

• Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days
• Relocation assistance provided
• 401(K) with a 6% company match
• 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
• Employer Health Saving Account Contributions
• Generous Time Off benefits

What You’ll Do: Precision in Action

• Plan and coordinate special projects, including design and fabrication of production equipment (automated and semi-automated assembly and secondary machines, etc.), material selection and tooling requirements.
• Evaluate existing mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for improved yield and throughput.
• Develop mechanical/electromechanical fixtures and machines by studying customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineers, and other departments to obtain necessary requirements for writing detailed scopes for the procurement of new equipment.
• Assures system and product quality by confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.
• Estimate tooling cost from design through fabrication.
• Coordinate with machine vendor through concept, design, fabrication, runoff, and setup of equipment.
• Maintain adherence to Company policies and procedures, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Dedicated Teammates Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and work preferable but not required.
• Advanced 3D Design capability preferably Autodesk Inventor 2024 with a minimum of 8 years' experience.
• Designing and maintaining automated assembly machines with a minimum of 5 years' experience. (Swanson, Bodine, or similar carousel type assembly machines)
• Knowledge of hydraulics systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatics systems.
• Ability to interpret all types of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Ability to follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to follow PLC code.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently to meet specified deadlines.

Our Woking Conditions and Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes random testing.
• Must have good vision. (may be corrected)
• Must have no known hearing loss. (may be corrected)
• Must be able to stand/walk/sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must have stamina to work more than the scheduled workday when needed, including nights and weekends.
• Must be physically present at work during business hours.