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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.
