Mechanical Engineer

Safariland, LLC; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safariland, LLC in Peoria, AZ seeks a production-focused engineer to support armor manufacturing processes and equipment. You will work hands-on in a shop environment, help design and improve tooling, fixtures, and processes, and contribute to testing and documentation.

The ideal candidate collaborates with manufacturing, quality, R&D, and operations teams, performs engineering calculations, and creates CAD drawings and prototypes for ballistic testing and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing/shop environment.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing processes used in armor production.
• Assist in design, modification, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues with technicians, supervisors, and operators.
• Support equipment uptime by assisting with maintenance coordination, repairs, and process documentation.
• 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 in 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

Hands-on manufacturing

Team collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

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.

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.

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