Rocket Manufacturing Equipment Designer Ground Floor

Nammo Defense Systems Inc.; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid medical plan option

Employer HSA contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

Nammo Energetics Inc. in Perry, Florida is building a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility and seeks an engineering leader to design and develop the equipment that will power production from the ground up.

You will lead equipment projects from concept through installation, collaborating with automation, fabrication, and production teams to shape how the facility operates. This ground-floor role offers a chance to contribute to a major U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or automation.
• Experience designing production equipment, fixtures, tooling, or automated machinery.
• Strong 3D CAD design capability.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings and schematics.
• Experience managing projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve automated and semi-automated production equipment.
• Create mechanical and electromechanical fixtures, tooling, and machine systems.
• Support hydraulic and pneumatic system design and integration.
• Develop detailed mechanical drawings and 3D models.
• Manage projects from concept, design, fabrication, installation, and startup.
• Coordinate with machine vendors and fabrication partners.
• Assist in defining technical scopes and equipment specifications.
• Support equipment validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Evaluate equipment performance, throughput, reliability, and yield.
• Partner closely with Quality, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams.
• Help establish manufacturing capabilities for new facility growth.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Project management

Vendor coordination

Independent work

Communication skills

Automation experience

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Nammo Energetics Inc. in Perry, Florida is building a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility and seeks an engineering leader to design and develop the equipment that will power production from the ground up.

You will lead equipment projects from concept through installation, collaborating with automation, fabrication, and production teams to shape how the facility operates. This ground-floor role offers a chance to contribute to a major U.S.