Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

The position of Manufacturing Engineer will lead both technical skills and Ruger's core values, such as Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork, while implementing Lean manufacturing principles on our production floor.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments using critical/Socratic thinking skills.
• Develop robust machining and assembly processes for Ruger products to include fixture and gage design (SolidWorks) and cutting tool selection, with the ability to produce tight tolerance components.
• Implement production quality systems and gauging methods.
• Program CNC machines using G & M-Code, CAM (Mastercam), macro programming.
• Continuously improve processes to reduce cost, improve capability and ensure quality; find root cause of issues and implement robust corrective actions.
• Use working knowledge of GD&T principles to ensure that the fundamentals of work holding, machining and gage control will meet the required design intent.
• Cook up with tooling and equipment sources internally and externally during development and validation of manufacturing processes.
• Drive standardization throughout the plant by use of core competency teams, benchmarking, process standards and equipment checklists.
• Provide mentorship within the Ruger production environment to junior engineers as well as production associates when required.
• Support companies LEAN manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or engineering technology preferred.
• Demonstrated practical manufacturing experience.
• CAD experience preferred.
• CNC programming experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of CNC metal cutting equipment and processes.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of problem-solving/analysis skills.
• Knowledge of fixture & gage design and use.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Knowledge of capability studies, gage R&R, PFEMA, Kaizen.
• Strong communication proficiency, organized, detailed.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.

Salary

D.O.E - Please include your salary requirements with your resume.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit share and bonus (bonus and profit share based on company performance)
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance, to qualifying candidates
• Casual work environment