Manufacturing Engineering Contractor

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.

Job Overview

Manufacturing Engineers at NDS Mesa analyze, design, develop, and implement methods to produce Nammo products that support the warfighter. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the process, tooling, work instructions, and training required to deliver product safely, efficiently, and on time.

How You Will Be Rewarded As Our Manufacturing Engineer

Competitive compensation

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, health savings account

Key Responsibilities

Apply engineering principles to ensure safety in manufacturing processes that contain propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives

Tooling design and documentation

Provide hands‑on assembly training to operations team

Evaluate existing equipment and / or systems for methods to improve safety, performance, efficiency, and reliability

Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical assembly operations

Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process

Define maintenance for 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

Review and provide feedback on product designs to ensure manufacturability

Author and maintain product assembly work instructions

Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and equipment electrical and mechanical issues

Author and present oral presentations outlining/summarizing progress on selected projects and programs to both internal and external customers

Participate in and support internal and external audits

COOPERATION

This role requires collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING

This position requires daily autonomous decision‑making capabilities when working with both internal and external customers.

Skills & Qualifications

BS/MS in engineering discipline or physics with ability to perform basic engineering analyses (stress, deflection, flow rate, pressure drop, and tolerance stack‑ups)

3+ years of experience designing electro‑mechanical manufacturing equipment using 3D CAD software

3+ years of experience working with pneumatics, controls, sensors, and PLC’s

3+ years of experience with SCADA systems using Ignition (or similar) is preferred but not required

Solid understanding of metal working tolerances produced by milling, grinding, turning, and laser/water jet cutting

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and applying statistics in a manufacturing setting

Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment including hand tools, fixtures, gages, and semi‑automated equipment

Capable of providing hands‑on support and troubleshooting of assembly equipment in a production environment

Proficiency at authoring technical documents such as test plans, test reports, manufacturing procedures, and project reports

Knowledge and experience with selection of materials commonly used in tools, gages, and assembly fixtures

Basic understanding and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA)

Ability to obtain BATF approval to engage in certain explosive operations

Competencies

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities

Action oriented with ability to work in fast‑paced environments

Leadership or teamwork abilitiesTechnical writing

Working Conditions

Full‑time on‑site position.

This position may require travel on an as‑needed basis.

Work with explosives, pyrotechnics, and solid rocket propellant devices.

This role may involve working in diverse settings and conditions.

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.

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