Senior Sustaining Engineer - Electromechanical Systems

SIG SAUER Careers • Exeter, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and more, known for its quality and innovation. As a Sr. Sustaining Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving existing products to ensure consistent quality, performance, and on-time delivery. This role involves troubleshooting production issues, implementing design enhancements, coordinating changes with various teams, conducting root cause analysis, leading value engineering initiatives, and optimizing manufacturing processes. You will also manage engineering changes using CAD and PLM systems, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with standards. The position is FLSA Exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• 7-10 years of previous experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M-2009.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Monday.com.
• Expert in SOLIDWORKS, the use of data analysis programs, and tolerance stack analysis.
• Demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Organization of documentation and recordkeeping shall be to a high standard.
• Skilled at the use of Gantt charts and formal project management techniques.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing capabilities of machined, injection molded, MIM (Metal Injection Molded), and stamped components.
• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to lead collaborative efforts.

Nice To Haves

• Certification for Shainin Red X and/or Six Sigma desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead or independently troubleshoot and identify the root cause for complex production issues of all firearms products.
• Test and implement product improvements, modifications, and design enhancements through drawing and model changes to existing product using SOLIDWORKS and Agile PLM system.
• Lead the transition of new products from Research and Development to production with a focus on DFM (design for manufacturing).
• Use project management techniques to meet project timelines.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Generate clearly defined product drawings using GD&T and stackup analysis to ensure interchangeable parts and conformance to product performance requirements.
• Implement with SIG Agile product life cycle database.
• Work will focus on NPI (New Product Introduction) and entire production lines.
• Lead and execute value engineering efforts through manufacturing reviews, tolerance relief, or qualifying alternate parts, materials, and/or suppliers.
• Design and conduct experiments to establish robust product performance that meets customer requirements.
• Work closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to coordinate and communicate changes and improvements.
• Lead the teams in ensuring that designs are feasible and optimized for manufacturing.
• Serve as a technical expert in the engineering team, providing insights and guidance on product function and reliability.
• Train and mentor less senior Engineers and Technicians.
• Review and disposition of non-conforming materials for production.
• Lead coordination with operations and manufacturing regarding rework processes as needed.
• Lead PPI (Product and Process improvement) efforts.
• Participate in 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities, including requests for maintenance when needed for both personal space and multi-use department spaces.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees