Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Description

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Nammo Perry is a center of excellence for the design, development and production of munitions and pyrotechnic products for the U.S. Department of Defense. Nammo employees working at the Florida site manufacture all types of 40mm low and high velocity ammunition; pyrotechnic marking; signaling and tactical illumination devices; battlefield effects training simulators; demolition charges; hand grenade fuzes; and other ammunition components. Additionally, they provide load, assemble, and pack (LAP) services for large caliber direct-fire ammunition.

The Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for driving continuous process improvement in the manufacturing process through efficiencies: minimize down time, improve throughput, and minimizing waste. They will collaborate with their Program team in assessing, developing and executing process improvement initiatives and operational enhancement programs that deliver strategic value and profitable growth for their business.

Unique Benefits Designed with Care:

Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days

Relocation assistance may be 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

Develop, document, and implement technologies, methods and techniques to drive cost and quality improvements while ensuring compliance with quality systems and company standards

Document and maintain all process documentations, including but not limited to: Bill of Materials, Process Flows, Work Instructions, FMEAs, etc

Obtain training in the use of risk mitigation tools (FMEA) to use as part of the process review and drive risk mitigation using FMEA and PSSR

Develop, enhances, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, techniques, processes, and tooling on fabricated parts, components, subassemblies and final products

Provide direction for development, maintenance, and procedures

Collaborate with the Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing functions as well as suppliers to conduct problem-solving activities

Provide training to associates

Actively maintain knowledge of new technologies, methods and techniques

Participate in Operational Excellence activities including Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen events

May lead or participate on special projects assigned

Identify, plan, and execute projects to achieve capacity, cost, yield, reliability and /or cycle time improvements

Provide input into annual capital budgets to provide operational improvement and risk mitigation

Raise Purchase Requisitions

Advise on machinery or components for production needs, i.e. spare parts, new equipment and tooling

Identifies, defines and measures improvement opportunities for assigned projects

Ensures compliance of plant ergonomic standards for new tooling and processes

Reviews new parts and make recommendations to standardize features, promote cost-effective zero-defect manufacturing, and improve functionality that support DFMA

Work closely with user to configure system for new processes, new parts, review material structure and create and/or update use points

Makes critical contributions to managing and solving complex and/or large technical challenges using best practices and new perspectives

Provides consultation on plant design, process equipment, tools, techniques, and regulations/codes

Provides technical support on components, methods, systems and equipment

Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment

Ensure EH&S compliance and support culture to continuously improve Safety performance

Implement and maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics for production lines

Measure, calculate and evaluate cycle time, takt time and throughput of new processes/lines

Responsible for communicate and coordinate introduction of PCRs and DCNs

Support logistics to coordinate delivery of right part number and level material at the use point

Establishes and maintains accurate production standards using determined time tools

Interfaces with plant personnel to accomplish timing, manpower and production goals

Collaborates with the materials organization on defining and refining material organization and placement using Lean Principles

Supports Visual Daily Management and drives daily short-term countermeasures for timely resolution of production discrepancies and/or downtime

What Dedicated Teammates Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar

Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in manufacturing is required

Advanced knowledge of explosives and pyrotechnical operations and/ or experience working with and around hazardous chemicals/environments

Experience in auditing and reviewing manufacturing operations

Knowledge of standard quality system requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to lead a team if needed

Advanced knowledge of MS suite applications. Analytical skills – advanced skills in Excel; MiniTab also preferred

Working knowledge of DoD 4145

Working knowledge of PSM

Fundamental knowledge and understanding of statistical concepts and how to apply them to development and production processes

Competencies

Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, sound judgement coupled with effective decision making skills

Hands on technical knowledge, mechanically inclined preferred

Passion for problem solving, continuous improvement, and increased efficiencies

Ability to drive Containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in a cross-functional team environment, and knowledge and experience with the 8D Methodology.

Knowledge and experience with preference in a variety of Lean tools such as, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Visual Management, 5S, 5Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, Problem Solving Process, and Visual Project Management.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlines.

Track record of delivering results in a high paced and constantly changing environment

Excellent attention to detail and follow up

Strong work ethic, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere

Ability to communicate with widely varied audiences

Our Woking Conditions and Requirements

Ability to lift, move, and position heavy components, tools, and equipment (often 20–50+ lbs)

Frequent use of hands and fingers for assembly, inspection, and operation of machinery.

Ability to work in controlled but potentially noisy, high pressure, and confined spaces.

Capacity to maintain focus and precision over long shifts, often in a fast paced production environment.

Full-time