What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer position at Nammo and Careers?
Build A Career. Lead With Precision.
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 Equipment Design Engineer will assist in maintaining and troubleshooting issues with our automated and semi-automated equipment. Make improvements to equipment to insure we efficiently meet our production, quality, and safety requirements.
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 Time Off benefits
What You’ll Do: Precision in Action
- Plan and coordinate 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 by studying 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 or equivalent combination of experience and work preferable but not required.
- Advanced 3D Design capability preferably Autodesk Inventor 2024 with a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
- Designing and maintaining automated assembly machines with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. (Swanson, Bodine, or similar carousel type assembly machines)
- Knowledge of hydraulics systems.
- Knowledge of pneumatics systems.
- Ability to interpret all types of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
- Ability to follow projects through to completion.
- Ability to follow PLC code.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organizational and computer skills.
- 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 which includes random testing.
- Must have good vision. (may be corrected)
- Must have no known hearing loss. (may be corrected)
- Must be able to stand/walk/sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to travel.
- Must have stamina to work more than the scheduled workday when needed, including nights and weekends.
- Must be physically present at work during business hours.
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.
**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.