R&D to Production: Manufacturing Engineer III

Armtec Defense Technologies; Camden, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Armtec Defense Technologies in East Camden, Arkansas, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III – Research & Development for full-time work in a 4/10 schedule. The role focuses on developing, qualifying, and transitioning R&D products and processes into production, with emphasis on GD&T, CAD, tooling, and continuous improvement.

The engineer will lead process development, production readiness, and documentation, partnering with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, EHS, and Operations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or related engineering.
• At least five years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience developing, documenting, validating, and improving manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience using 3D CAD software.
• Experience designing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, or gauges.
• Knowledge of root-cause analysis, corrective action, process capability, and statistical analysis methods.
• Experience creating manufacturing plans, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes for R&D and production products.
• Lead the transition of new products and processes from development into full-rate production.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles during product and process development.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturability, inspectability, and production readiness.
• Apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and perform tolerance-stack analyses.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

3D CAD software

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks / Inventor

Job description

Armtec Defense Technologies in East Camden, Arkansas, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III – Research & Development for full-time work in a 4/10 schedule. The role focuses on developing, qualifying, and transitioning R&D products and processes into production, with emphasis on GD&T, CAD, tooling, and continuous improvement.

The engineer will lead process development, production readiness, and documentation, partnering with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, EHS, and Operations to