Manufacturing Engineer I, Ammo

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer I, Ammo will use their engineering talent to design, develop, effectively implement, and constantly improve production processes to manufacture elite, world class ammunition for the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets. This role will focus on, but is not limited to, ammunition manufacturing.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify safety improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• In coordination with Quality Engineering, establish, update, and maintain control plans for in process steps of ammo manufacture including the design and build of gages to verify product quality and master verification of inspection systems.
• Work with Operations personnel to identify root causes and resolution of issues affecting daily operating equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Provide day-to-day, hands-on production support for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Analyze performance data to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Utilize lean or Six Sigma principles to implement efficiency improvements and maintain the gains.
• Design, develop, and modify touch tooling to improve tool life, product quality, or equipment efficiency through use of SOLIDWORKS and Agile software.
• Work with Quality Assurance to improve process control using statistical methods to maintain low or zero defects on the line.
• Develop and control troubleshooting methodologies and data.
• Develop and implement processes, and production line layouts to support a lean production environment including Kanban replenishment methodologies especially concerning tooling consumption.
• Work with R&D Engineers to ensure a seamless transition of new products in development to full industrialization.
• Track assigned tasks and projects along with Engineering Lead or Supervisor using monday.com boards, spreadsheets, and personal notes.
• Collaboratively create work instructions for the production processes. Effectively implement work instructions through training, communication, videos, or other techniques.
• Maintain high levels of organization to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.
• Support higher level Manufacturing Engineers with the improvement and development of new processes, equipment, and products.
• Maintain research, activity documentation, and preparing reports.
• Participate in 5s workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities.

Education/Experience & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 0-3 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of 3D Design CAD and fundamental knowledge of GD&T.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic working knowledge of monday.com.
• Experience in using data analysis programs.
• Strong analytical thinker, able to evaluate and troubleshoot manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Self-motivated with ability to drive work with minimum supervision.
• Aptitude for detail with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of hunting, shooting sports, firearms, or ammunition reloading.