Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit : www.sigsauer.com

Position Summary : The Principal, Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving a variety of machining and assembly processes, new technology, and full production lines at SIG SAUER's firearm facilities. Emphasis will be placed on CNC, machining, and assembly of precision firearm components utilizing clearly defined technical drawings and interchangeable parts. The position will focus on implementing new and breakthrough technology for manufacturing processes with a strong emphasis on planning, capital procurement, and cost justification. In addition, this position will require execution of manufacturing feasibility, quality planning, and corrective action for internal quality concerns while leading cross functional teams.

FLSA : Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Expert in determining manufacturing processes for new and breakthrough firearm product designs while providing budgetary estimates for equipment, tools, gages, and production rate. Considered to be subject matter expert in this area.
• Use project management techniques for multiple projects to procure tooling and equipment for new products to meet launch timelines and cost targets.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project scope includes entire production lines involving major capital investments and associated plant infrastructure.
• Assume responsibility for achieving the cost, productivity, and quality goals for multiple production lines while working with cross functional teams to achieve goals.
• Generate annual cost savings plan for areas of responsibility via formal cost savings analysis using established procedures.
• Generate detailed process drawings, quality control plans, operator and set-up work instructions, set-up sheets, and production routings using SIG Agile product life cycle database. Work will focus on NPI (New Product Introduction) and new / breakthrough manufacturing technology.
• Evaluate and improve product designs for Manufacturability while applying GD&T and dimensional stack-ups.

Provide expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development, and implementation of technical systems and manufacturing processes. Areas of expertise required include but are not limited to :

Education / Experience & Skills :

Working Conditions :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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