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Manufacturing Engineer I, Ammo

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit : www.sigsauer.com

Position Summary :

The Manufacturing Engineer I, Ammo will use their engineering talent to design, develop, effectively implement, and constantly improve production processes to manufacture elite, world class ammunition for the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets. This role will focus on, but is not limited to, ammunition manufacturing.

FLSA : Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Identify safety improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• In coordination with Quality Engineering, establish, update, and maintain control plans for in process steps of ammo manufacture including the design and build of gages to verify product quality and master verification of inspection systems.
• Work with Operations personnel to identify root causes and resolution of issues affecting daily operating equipment efficiency (OEE). Provide day-to-day, hands-on production support for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Analyze performance data to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Utilize lean or Six Sigma principles to implement efficiency improvements and maintain the gains.
• Design, develop, and modify touch tooling to improve tool life, product quality, or equipment efficiency through use of SOLIDWORKS and Agile software.
• Work with Quality Assurance to improve process control using statistical methods to maintain low or zero defects on the line. Develop and control troubleshooting methodologies and data.
• Develop and implement processes, and production line layouts to support a lean production environment including Kanban replenishment methodologies especially concerning tooling consumption.
• Work with R&D Engineers to ensure a seamless transition of new products in development to full industrialization.
• Track assigned tasks and projects along with Engineering Lead or Supervisor using monday.com boards, spreadsheets, and personal notes.
• Work collaboratively with the in-house automation team to receive, start-up, and assimilate newly built production equipment and meet key performance indicators.
• Collaboratively create work instructions for the production processes. Effectively implement work instructions through training, communication, videos, or other techniques.
• Maintain high levels of organization to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.
• Support higher level Manufacturing Engineers with the improvement and development of new processes, equipment, and products. Maintain research, activity documentation, and preparing reports.
• Participate in 5s workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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