Weekend shift Jobs in Gilbert, AZ

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is the technical point of contact for the manufacturing of energetic and non-energetic devices at the Mesa, Arizona facility. The ME will act as the liaison between Program Management, Supply Chain, Planning, and Product Engineering ensuring continued product success. The position will provide technical engineering support for new and continuing production. The ME will be the technical owner of the process including work instructions, equipment, tooling, and other facility requirements. The ME will be responsible for continuous improvement projects, training operations staff, and general production line support.

How you will be rewarded as our Manufacturing Engineer:

• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday weekend shift working four 12-hour days with a half-hour unpaid lunch and paid breaks.
• Along with the base wage pay, there will be an additional hourly shift difference pay for working the weekend shift.
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay. Scheduled off work on Monday-Thursday each week.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, flexible spending account

This is for our (Weekend Shift Only) - 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

**Note**: Employees hired for the weekend shift will start working Monday-Thursday 6:00AM-4:30PM for two to four weeks for the initial training before being transferred to the weekend shift.

• Responsible for the production process and assuring an efficient production process
• Provides hands-on support for manufacturing assembly of company products.
• Provide training to operations team.
• Evaluate existing equipment and / or systems for methods to improve performance, efficiency, reliability and propose recommendations.
• Background in lean manufacturing with line organization and work instructions.
• Technical writing.
• Understanding and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA).
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical assembly operations (PFMEA).
• Author process plans, standard manufacturing processes, test plans, and test reports.
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Maintain equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team.
• Identify and champion IR&D and continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate and perform all necessary validation and / or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment.

This role requires collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING

This position requires daily autonomous decision-making capabilities when working with both internal and external customers.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to work weekend shift Friday through Sunday 12hrs/day with pay for 40 hrs.
• BS/MS in Engineering discipline or Physics.
• 2-5 years of industry-relevant experience is preferred, though others will be considered.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• 3D solid modeling experience.
• Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment including hand tools, fixture, and semi-automated equipment.
• Proficiency at authoring technical documents such as test plans, test reports, manufacturing procedures, and project reports.
• Hands on experience with troubleshooting assembly equipment and fixturing.
• Basic understanding and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA)
• Ability to obtain BATF approval to engage in certain explosive operations

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Action oriented with ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Leadership or teamwork abilities
• Technical writing

• Full-time on-site position.
• Able to work weekend shift Friday through Sunday 12hrs/day with pay for 40 hrs.
• Work with explosives, pyrotechnics, and solid rocket propellant devices.
• This role may involve working in diverse settings and conditions.