Manufacturing Engineer III – Research & Development

Company Profile Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec’s business units manufacture ordnance subcomponents in Coachella, California; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden, Arkansas; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington, North Carolina. Armtec welcomes skilled and enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment to high standards and mission-critical work supporting U.S. and allied warfighters. This position is located at Armtec’s decoy countermeasure flare manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas. Company: Armtec Defense Technologies Industry: Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasure Manufacturing Job Overview Title: Manufacturing Engineer III – Research & Development Job Family: Engineering Reports To: R&D Engineering Lead Works With: Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, EHS, and Operations Location: East Camden, Arkansas Employment Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: 4/10 workweek Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineer III applies manufacturing engineering principles to develop, qualify, improve, and transition R&D products and processes into production. This position focuses on process development, production readiness, tooling, manufacturing documentation, quality, cost, safety, and continuous improvement. The position requires experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD software. Experience with PTC Creo is strongly preferred, although experience with comparable CAD platforms may be considered. Primary Responsibilities Develop, document, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes for R&D and production productsLead the transition of new products and processes from development into full-rate productionApply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles during product and process developmentReview engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturability, inspectability, and production readinessApply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and perform tolerance-stack analyses to support manufacturing and inspection requirementsCreate and modify models, drawings, tooling, and fixtures using PTC Creo or comparable CAD softwareDesign, procure, validate, and implement manufacturing tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipmentDevelop manufacturing process flows, plans, routers, bills of materials, and detailed work instructionsEstablish process parameters, acceptance criteria, standard work, and production methodsDevelop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, control plans, and manufacturing risk assessmentsConduct process capability studies, time studies, capacity analyses, and production-rate assessmentsUse statistical methods and production data to monitor and improve process performanceLead root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issuesSupport nonconformance reviews, material review board activities, and production-floor troubleshootingSupport process validation, first-article builds, pilot production, and production-readiness reviewsIdentify and implement improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, yield, cycle time, and labor efficiencyEvaluate labor, material, tooling, and equipment costs for development and production productsDevelop technical requirements and business justifications for capital equipment purchasesSupport engineering change control and ensure manufacturing documentation remains accurate and currentWork with Supply Chain and suppliers to address manufacturability, quality, and production-readiness concernsCoordinate with R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and EHS personnel to resolve manufacturing issuesManage multiple manufacturing projects, including schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communicationProvide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and manufacturing personnelEnsure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, configuration-control, and documentation requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering disciplineAt least five years of relevant manufacturing engineering experienceExperience developing, documenting, validating, and improving manufacturing processesWorking knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretationExperience using 3D CAD softwareExperience designing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, or gaugesKnowledge of root-cause analysis, corrective action, process capability, and statistical analysis methodsExperience creating manufacturing plans, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentationExperience with bills of materials, manufacturing routers, and engineering change controlAbility to make independent, data-driven decisions and manage multiple concurrent projectsProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and ProjectStrong written, verbal, technical-reporting, and cross-functional communication skillsAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearanceMust be authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable U.S. export-control requirements Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with PTC Creo, including 3D modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawingsExperience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or another comparable CAD platform may be consideredFormal GD&T training or certificationExperience applying ASME Y14.5Experience with tolerance-stack analysis and inspection planningExperience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, control plans, and process validationExperience supporting new-product introduction and production scale-upExperience with automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipmentExperience in energetic materials, pyrotechnics, ordnance, aerospace, or defense manufacturing Armtec Competencies Candidates must demonstrate the following Armtec competencies: Customer focusEthics and valuesProblem-solvingIntegrity and trustFunctional and technical skillsEffective listeningAction orientationComposureRespect for diversity To Apply Apply online through the Armtec Careers website at: www.armtecdefense.com Armtec Defense Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. 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