R&D Project Lead: High-Volume Ammo Production

Search Results; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Olin is seeking an energetic R&D Project Specialist in Independence, MO to bridge visionary designs and high-volume production for ammunition. You will translate lab concepts into scalable manufacturing processes and work closely with R&D engineers, ballisticians, and production teams.

The role emphasizes ownership of projects from prototyping to pilot runs and full-scale hand-off, with a 9/80 schedule and relocation available.

Qualifications

• Re-engineer R&D designs for high-speed production.
• Develop manufacturing processes and tooling specifications to ensure precision at scale.
• Lead lifecycle from prototyping to hand-off and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Take experimental designs and adapt them for high-speed production environments.
• Lead testing and qualification to meet Army performance standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, ballisticians, and manufacturing teams to solve technical hurdles.
• Own the project lifecycle from prototype to ramp-up and hand-off.

Skills

R&D experience

Mechanical systems

Independence

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Olin is seeking an energetic R&D Project Specialist in Independence, MO to bridge visionary designs and high-volume production for ammunition. You will translate lab concepts into scalable manufacturing processes and work closely with R&D engineers, ballisticians, and production teams.

The role emphasizes ownership of projects from prototyping to pilot runs and full-scale hand-off, with a 9/80 schedule and relocation available.