Process Engineering Technician

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc•Mesa, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer Technician in the Process Engineering Group supports a team of engineers in the execution and improvement of propellant, pyrotechnic, and explosive manufacturing at the Mesa, Arizona facility. This position will provide technical and mechanical support for new, continuing, and engineering production efforts. In addition, the technician monitors processes/KPIs, trains manufacturing operators, authors/updates/redlines process documentation, and ensures work instruction implementation as directed by engineering.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or High School/General Education Diploma (GED) with hands-on work experience
Minimum 0 years of experience with propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives
Proficient operator of larger and handheld equipment (pumps, forklift, mixers, hydraulics, feeder/extruders, compressors, particle size analyzer, ovens, drill press, etc.)
Hands on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and/or production support
Ability to obtain approval through ATF to handle Nammo Defense Systems’ products and information.
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and interpreting their drawings
Proficient in using basic hand tools and familiarity with precision measurement tools
Safe operation of powered tools and equipment
Ability to perform basic assembly and disassembly of components
Conduct simple functional tests and inspections
Recognize and escalate abnormal conditions, defects, or test results
Follow written work instructions and procedures accurately
Accurately record test data and observations
Communicate findings clearly to engineering or supervisory staff
Basic computer literacy (email, Excel, Word, simple data entry)
Adherence to all safety policies and procedures
Good housekeeping in work areas
Ability to learn and take direction
Dependable and punctual work ethic
Ability to work effectively with the cross-functional NDS Mesa Team

Nice To Haves

General understanding of chemical science (overlapping polymers, analytical measurements, and physical properties)
A working knowledge of energetic material regulations and safe handling/measurement
Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing/laboratory environment (chemical industry preferred)

Responsibilities

Apply basic engineering level principles to safely process propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives for product development or improvement to meet program requirements.
Assist in the development of new tooling, processes, and techniques.
Prepare technical reports detailing work progression and results.
Ability to troubleshoot and assess risks.
Provide training to operators.
Review results of experiments and analyses performed by either engineering or operators.
Collaborate with operators, quality, and engineering teams to sustain and improve current processes.
Follow standard practices and safety procedures.
Collect data and ensure its accuracy.
Coordinate and schedule support work for other departments.
Wear safety equipment such as protective eyewear, coveralls, conductive footwear, respirators, or self-contained breathing apparatus.
Occasionally exert up to 50 lbs. of force in the course of normal work.
Additional duties as required.
Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.