Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Electromechanical Systems

About the Role

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Electromechanical Systems, is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving a variety of electromechanical assembly processes, new technology, and full production lines with emphasis on precision firearm components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design manufacturing processes in the plant while considering ESD control procedures for electromechanical assemblies.
• Determine manufacturing processes for new and breakthrough firearm product designs while providing budgetary estimates for equipment, tools, gages, and production rate.
• Use project management techniques to procure tooling and equipment for new products to meet launch timelines and cost targets.
• Assume responsibility for achieving the cost, productivity, and quality goals for an entire production line while working with cross-functional teams.
• Generate annual cost savings plan for areas of responsibility via formal cost savings analysis using established procedures.
• Evaluate and improve product designs for manufacturability while applying GD&T and dimensional stack-ups.
• Debug and runoff new capital equipment to meet plant goals for quality, throughput, and cost.
• Provide expert consultation in electromechanical systems, assembly, metal finishing, and automation for technical systems and manufacturing processes.
• Plan and execute turkey runoffs per SIG SAUER machine specification requirements including raw material and gages.
• Specify and procure new capital equipment to meet plant goals for quality, throughput, and cost; generate new machine specifications and negotiate requirements with suppliers.
• Generate detailed process drawings, quality control plans, operator and set-up work instructions, and set-up sheets and production routings using SIG Agile product lifecycle database.
• Recommend and implement new technology to improve quality of products, procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Resolve and prevent quality issues related to product and processes using statistical methods (e.g., gage R&R, bias, dimensional stack-ups, control plan methodology, GD&T).
• Maintain research, activity documentation, and prepare reports.
• Perform as technical leader and resource to co-workers while actively mentoring less experienced Engineers on both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Provide consultation on problem-solving teams across multiple products and processes and complete assigned tasks per agreed timelines.
• Lead and actively volunteer for continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• Participate in 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain areas in good working order.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7-10 years of previous experience.
• Strong electromechanical systems experience (e.g., mechanical assemblies, PCBAs, wiring, embedded hardware).
• Hands-on experience with electrical debugging tools including multimeter, oscilloscope, and hardware bring-up.
• Practical understanding of both digital and analog electrical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M-2009.
• Certification for Shainin Red X and/or Six Sigma desired.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and monday.com.
• Expert in using SOLIDWORKS and data analysis programs.
• Good working knowledge of materials, heat-treating processes, and ESD control procedures (e.g., proper use of an Electrostatic Protected Area).
• Experience evaluating, building, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery, and production lines.
• Understanding of supplier manufacturing processes for electrical components and PCBAs, including DFM/DFT principles.
• Ability to work in a team, lead, plan, and execute multiple projects.
• High-quality work standards and ability to clearly convey complex ideas verbally and in writing.
• Expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, including documentation and recordkeeping; skilled in Gantt charts and formal project management techniques.
• Wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, twist, lift, and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.