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Armtec’s business units manufacture ordnance subcomponents in Coachella, California; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden, Arkansas; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington, North Carolina.\nArmtec welcomes skilled and enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment to high standards and mission-critical work supporting U.S. and allied warfighters. This position is located at Armtec’s decoy countermeasure flare manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas.\nCompany: Armtec Defense Technologies\nIndustry: Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasure Manufacturing\nJob Overview\nTitle: Manufacturing Engineer III - Research & Development\nJob Family: Engineering\nReports To: R&D Engineering Lead\nWorks With: Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, EHS, and Operations\nLocation: East Camden, Arkansas\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nWork Schedule: 4/10 workweek\nJob Summary\nThe Manufacturing Engineer III applies manufacturing engineering principles to develop, qualify, improve, and transition R&D products and processes into production. This position focuses on process development, production readiness, tooling, manufacturing documentation, quality, cost, safety, and continuous improvement.\nThe position requires experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and 3D CAD software. Experience with PTC Creo is strongly preferred, although experience with comparable CAD platforms may be considered.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nDevelop, document, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes for R&D and production products.\nLead the transition of new products and processes from development into full-rate production.\nApply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles during product and process development.\nReview engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturability, inspectability, and production readiness.\nApply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and perform tolerance-stack analyses to support manufacturing and inspection requirements.\nCreate and modify models, drawings, tooling, and fixtures using PTC Creo or comparable CAD software.\nDesign, procure, validate, and implement manufacturing tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipment.\nDevelop manufacturing process flows, plans, routers, bills of materials, and detailed work instructions.\nEstablish process parameters, acceptance criteria, standard work, and production methods.\nDevelop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses, control plans, and manufacturing risk assessments.\nConduct process capability studies, time studies, capacity analyses, and production-rate assessments.\nUse statistical methods and production data to monitor and improve process performance.\nLead root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues.\nSupport nonconformance reviews, material review board activities, and production-floor troubleshooting.\nSupport process validation, first-article builds, pilot production, and production-readiness reviews.\nIdentify and implement improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, yield, cycle time, and labor efficiency.\nEvaluate labor, material, tooling, and equipment costs for development and production products.\nDevelop technical requirements and business justifications for capital equipment purchases.\nSupport engineering change control and ensure manufacturing documentation remains accurate and current.\nWork with Supply Chain and suppliers to address manufacturability, quality, and production-readiness concerns.\nCoordinate with R&D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and EHS personnel to resolve manufacturing issues.\nManage multiple manufacturing projects, including schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.\nProvide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and manufacturing personnel.\nEnsure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, configuration-control, and documentation requirements.\nRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline.\nAt least five years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.\nExperience developing, documenting, validating, and improving manufacturing processes.\nWorking knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.\nExperience using 3D CAD software.\nExperience designing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, or gauges.\nKnowledge of root-cause analysis, corrective action, process capability, and statistical analysis methods.\nExperience creating manufacturing plans, work instructions, process specifications, and technical documentation.\nExperience with bills of materials, manufacturing routers, and engineering change control.\nAbility to make independent, data-driven decisions and manage multiple concurrent projects.\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.\nStrong written, verbal, technical-reporting, and cross-functional communication skills.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.\nMust be authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable U.S. export-control requirements.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProficiency with PTC Creo, including 3D modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings.\nExperience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or another comparable CAD platform may be considered.\nFormal GD&T training or certification.\nExperience applying ASME Y14.5.\nExperience with tolerance-stack analysis and inspection planning.\nExperience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, control plans, and process validation.\nExperience supporting new-product introduction and production scale-up.\nExperience with automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment.\nExperience in energetic materials, pyrotechnics, ordnance, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.\nArmtec CompetenciesCandidates must demonstrate the following Armtec competencies:\nCustomer focus\nEthics and values\nProblem-solving\nIntegrity and trust\nFunctional and technical skills\nEffective listening\nAction orientation\nComposure\nRespect for diversity\nTo Apply\nApply online through the Armtec Careers website at:\nwww.armtecdefense.com\nArmtec Defense Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with 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