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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment

Company:
Nammo Defense System
Location:
Perry, FL, 32348
Posted:
January 31, 2026
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Description:

Job Description

Dedication. Precision. Care. Join The Team That Lives It Every Day.

We’re hiring a mechanical Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to design, build, and improve automated and semi automated production equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fixtures, and tooling. Onsite in Perry, FL with occasional travel.

Nammo Energetics (NEI) is the division of Nammo Group responsible for the establishment of a solid rocket motor manufacturing facility located in Perry, Florida adjacent to the existing Nammo Perry Inc facility. NEI will oversee the design, construction, qualification, and personnel staffing for the facility which targets initial production in 2027.

The Design Engineer will assist in maintaining and troubleshooting issues with our automated and semi-automated equipment. This person will make improvements to equipment to insure we efficiently meet our production, quality, and safety requirements.

This position is on-site at the Nammo Energetics Office in Downtown, Perry, Florida and requires some travel to Raufoss, Norway within the first 12-18 months.

Unique Benefits Designed with Care:

Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days

Relocation assistance provided

401(K) with a 6% company match

100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option

Employer Health Saving Account Contributions

Generous PTO + and nine paid holidays

What You’ll Do: Precision in Action

Plan and execute special projects, including design and fabrication of production equipment (automated and semi-automated assembly and secondary machines, etc.), material selection and tooling requirements

Evaluate existing mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for improved yield and throughput.

Develop mechanical/electromechanical fixtures and machines adhering to customer requirements.

Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineers, and other departments to obtain necessary requirements for writing detailed scopes for the procurement of new equipment.

Assures system and product quality by confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.

Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.

Estimate tooling cost from design through fabrication.

Coordinate with machine vendor through concept, design, fabrication, runoff and setup of equipment.

Maintain adherence to Company policies and procedures, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices

Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.

Other duties as assigned

What Dedicated Teammates Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5 years work experience or 15 years work experience in equivalent position.

Advanced 3D Design capability

Designing and maintaining automated assembly machines

Knowledge of hydraulics systems, drawings, hydraulic schematics

Knowledge of pneumatics systems, drawings, and schematics

Ability to interpret all types of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings

Ability to follow projects through to completion

Ability to follow and understand basic PLC code

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent organizational and computer skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.

Good interpersonal skills

Self-starter, ability to work independently to meet specified deadlines

Our Woking Conditions and Requirements

Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Must be able to obtain BATF approval to work with our products.

Must have good vision (may be corrected)

Must be able to communicate written and verbally

Must be able to travel.

Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be willing and able to work outside of the standard work schedule, including nights and weekends

Full-time

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