Chief Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Position Summary for Chief Manufacturing Engineer

The chief manufacturing engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing manufacturing operations. This includes support for new product introduction and supporting existing production. The chief engineer may be asked to supervise a team of 4-6 manufacturing engineers. The chief will act as the technical expert and mentor for junior engineers.

How you will be rewarded as a Chief Manufacturing Engineer

• Competitive Salary

• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days

• Off on Fridays

• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(K), employee assistance programs, flexible spending account

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing principles including tooling, work instructions, standard operating procedures, process failure mode and effects, and lean manufacturing principles.

• Apply engineering principles to safely process propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives for product development or improvement to meet program requirements.

• Understand tolerancing and ensure good tooling design practices are maintained within the company.

• May serve as Principal Investigator on both internal and external funded programs.

• Prepare and approve technical reports detailing work progression and results.

• Provide training to, and review results of experiments and analyses performed by other engineers and operators.

• Provide labor, equipment, and material estimates for production work required to support development projects.

• Make oral presentations outlining/summarizing progress on selected projects and programs to both internal and external customers.

• Coordinate and schedule support work for other departments.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required. Graduate degree preferred.

• Minimum 15 years’ industry experience

• Strong aptitude in mechanical design and tooling

• Hands on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and / or production support.

• 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.

Our values are the fundamental principles guiding the way we do business and interact with stakeholders.

DEDICATION: We are enthusiastic and creative, always searching for the best solutions.

PRECISION: We are reliable and accurate in our technology, processes and business.

CARE: We are inclusive and open-minded, always encouraging team spirit and cooperation.

Nammo and its subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.