Mechanical Engineer

TYR Tactical; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Working Environment

Job summary

TYR Tactical in Peoria, AZ, seeks an engineering-minded, hands-on professional to support armor production through design, testing, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.

You will work directly in a shop environment, perform calculations, create drawings, and develop prototypes for ballistic testing and demonstrations. Collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and R&D teams is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read drawings.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Familiarity with machine shop tools or rapid prototyping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing processes used in armor production.
• Assist in the design, modification, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues alongside technicians, supervisors, and operators.
• Support equipment uptime by assisting with maintenance coordination, repairs, and process documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design and process decisions.
• Create, review, and update technical drawings, layouts, and specifications using CAD software.
• Generate working prototypes for ballistic testing, human factors evaluation, and customer demonstrations.
• Assist with the evaluation of materials, mechanical systems, and components used in armor manufacturing.
• Assist in the development and execution of testing procedures for validating new designs, processes, and equipment.
• Support ballistic testing and data collection efforts.
• Document test results and assist in analyzing performance trends.
• Support engineering projects by assisting with task tracking, timelines, documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations.
• Work with vendors and contractors as needed to support equipment, tooling, or process improvements.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and summaries by collecting and analyzing data.
• Respond to technical questions from manufacturing, quality, and leadership.
• Follow established safety procedures and contribute to a safe shop environment.

Skills

CAD

Hands-on

Analytical

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Description:

Supports the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and products related to armor production. This role is hands-on and production-facing, working directly in a manufacturing and shop environment to support equipment, processes, testing, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, adaptable, safety-minded, and comfortable contributing wherever needed to support production, testing, and product development.

Brief Description

Supports the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and products related to armor production. This role is hands-on and production-facing, working directly in a manufacturing and shop environment to support equipment, processes, testing, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, adaptable, safety-minded, and comfortable contributing wherever needed to support production, testing, and product development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and improve mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing processes used in armor production.
• Assist in the design, modification, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues alongside technicians, supervisors, and operators.
• Support equipment uptime by assisting with maintenance coordination, repairs, and process documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design and process decisions.
• Create, review, and update technical drawings, layouts, and specifications using CAD software.
• Generate working prototypes for ballistic testing, human factors evaluation, and customer demonstrations.
• Assist with the evaluation of materials, mechanical systems, and components used in armor manufacturing.
• Assist in the development and execution of testing procedures for validating new designs, processes, and equipment.
• Support ballistic testing and data collection efforts.
• Document test results and assist in analyzing performance trends.
• Support engineering projects by assisting with task tracking, timelines, documentation, and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations.
• Work with vendors and contractors as needed to support equipment, tooling, or process improvements.
• Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and summaries by collecting and analyzing data.
• Respond to technical questions from manufacturing, quality, and leadership.
• Follow established safety procedures and contribute to a safe shop environment.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing and shop environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and a desire to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within a team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and self-motivated.
• Basic familiarity with machine shop tools, 3D printing, or rapid prototyping methods is a plus.

Physical Demand

Work involves physical demands typically found in a manufacturing environment, such as but not limited to: prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking, computer usage for extended periods of time, lifting and/or moving material.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

An Affli

• Drug-Free Working Environment