Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc•Perry, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Florida site manufactures a range of ammunition, pyrotechnic, signaling, and tactical illumination products, training simulators, demolition charges, grenade fuzes, and other ammunition components, and provides load, assemble, and pack services for large-caliber direct-fire ammunition. The Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer assists with maintaining and troubleshooting automated and semi-automated equipment and improving equipment to meet production, quality, and safety requirements. The role plans and coordinates equipment projects from design through fabrication, installation, and setup, and works with vendors and internal teams to ensure equipment is fit for production. The position requires physical presence at work during business hours and the ability to work beyond the scheduled workday, including nights and weekends, when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience and work is preferable but not required.
Advanced 3D design capability, preferably Autodesk Inventor 2024, with a minimum of 8 years’ experience.
At least 5 years’ experience designing and maintaining automated assembly machines, such as Swanson, Bodine, or similar carousel-type assembly machines.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
Ability to follow projects through to completion.
Ability to follow PLC code.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and computer skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Self-starter able to work independently and meet specified deadlines.
Must submit to and pass a drug test under the Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which includes random testing.
Must have good vision, which may be corrected.
Must have no known hearing loss, which may be corrected.
Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods.
Must be able to travel.
Must have stamina to work beyond the scheduled workday when needed, including nights and weekends.
Must be physically present at work during business hours.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate special projects, including the design and fabrication of automated and semi-automated production equipment, material selection, and tooling requirements.
Evaluate existing mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to improve yield and throughput.
Develop mechanical and electromechanical fixtures and machines based on customer requirements.
Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineers and other departments to gather requirements and write detailed scopes for procuring new equipment.
Confirm fabrication, assembly, and installation processes to assure system and product quality.
Coordinate maintenance and repair services to keep equipment operational, following manufacturer instructions and established procedures and requesting special services as needed.
Estimate tooling costs from design through fabrication.
Coordinate with machine vendors through equipment concept, design, fabrication, runoff, and setup.
Maintain adherence to company policies and procedures, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices.
Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.