Intern, Research and Development
About The Position
This is an internship/co-op for the spring 2027 semester (January-April). The Intern, Ammo Research & Development, is responsible for testing and development of ammunition products using industry standard equipment and creating well written reports in the execution of advanced test plans. This is an entry-level position that will develop and test ammunition in accordance with company standards. The Intern will collaborate with Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Quality on new product development. This includes product design, data collection, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, as well as workplace organization and safety.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- Currently enrolled in Science and Technology degree program required.
- Knowledge of traditional measuring devices such as indicators, height gages, calipers, micrometers.
- Experience reading drawings and blueprints, including working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Able to establish and maintain functional knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all quality inspection equipment used in the ammunition manufacturing process.
- Rudimentary knowledge of components, assemblies, and product form, fit, and function.
- Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred; shooting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design of new ammunition components and cartridges.
- Handload various ammunition for test and evaluation.
- Directly assists in Engineering and Production testing of new products.
- Provide efficient and effective planning and performance of routine and non-routine mechanical inspection using pre-determined methods for product acceptability.
- Provide assistance in the development of fixtures and gauges.
- Perform ammunition testing to ensure compliance with all Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute (SAAMI) standards for ammunition manufacturing following approved testing protocols for all key performance data including (but not limited to) – Pressure, Velocity, Accuracy, and Primer Sensitivity.
- Safely and effectively operate test equipment according to manuals, work instructions, or industry standards.
- Follows moderately complex test plans to execute testing of ammunition as assigned.
- Document raw test data and create comprehensive written test reports to SIG SAUER INC standards as assigned.
- Analyze test data to provide periodic, accurate test status reports to Management as assigned with minimal support.
- Participate in analytic groups for driving to the root cause of internal and external quality failures, particularly related to the prevention of customer escapes.
- Must be able to infrequently work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends or holidays based on customer demands or to support organizational goals.
- Maintain range certification while always handling and shooting firearms in accordance with SIG SAUER INC policy.
- Participate in and sustains 5S Standards.
- Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates.
- Must be able to travel infrequently.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
