Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium & large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures.

At Nammo Defense Systems, we take seriously our core values of Precision, Dedication and Care. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/Industrial Engineer to join our Engineering team.

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer / Industrial Engineer is the technical point of contact for the manufacturing of energetic devices at the Mesa, Arizona facility. The Engineer will act as the liaison between Program Management, Supply Chain, Planning, and Product Engineering ensuring continued product success. The position will provide technical engineering support for new and continuing production. The manufacturing engineer will be the technical owner of the process including work instructions, continuous improvement projects, equipment, tooling, and other facility requirements. The manufacturing engineer will be responsible for continuous improvement projects, training operations staff, and general production line support.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the production process and assuring an efficient production process
• Provides hands-on support for manufacturing assembly of company products.
• Provide training to operations team.
• Evaluate existing equipment and / or systems for methods to improve performance, efficiency, reliability and propose recommendations.
• Background in lean manufacturing with line organization and work instructions.
• Technical writing.
• Understanding and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA).
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical assembly operations (PFMEA).
• Author process plans, standard manufacturing processes, test plans, and test reports.
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Maintain equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team.
• Identify and champion IR&D and continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate and perform all necessary validation and / or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment.

Required Experience & Skills:

• BS/MS in Engineering discipline or Physics.
• 0-5 years industry-relevant experience preferred, though others will be considered.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• 3D solid modeling experience.
• Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment including hand tools, fixture, and semi-automated equipment.
• Proficiency at authoring technical documents such as test plans, test reports, manufacturing procedures, and project reports.
• Ability to obtain BATF approval to engage in certain explosive operations

**Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.