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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

SIG SAUER, Inc . is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, 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 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit : sigsauer.com.

Position Summary :

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer plans, specs, and designs equipment and processes, assembly tooling, and assembly line layout to coordinate activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuation projects. They ensure process design supports the manufacturing of products to meet quality standards while minimizing production problems and costs. This position will develop and maintain manufacturing line layouts for maximizing space, efficiency, and effectiveness. They also ensure compliance with industry safety and design standards and guidelines. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer contributes to moderately complex aspects of engineering projects.

FLSA : Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• NPI process design and process sustaining.
• Manufacturing tooling design and integration.
• Advanced CAD (Solidworks preferred) design for automation and standard assembly tooling, gage / fixturing.
• Design tooling for advanced CNC machining operations for cost effective machine time.
• Develop and maintain NPI assembly line plans pertaining to timeline goals.
• Assisting and leading tooling, process, automation equipment design reviews.
• Train production teams with specific certification criteria.
• Create and maintain SOP or work instructions per ISO formatting.
• Identify potential process improvement projects, design, and develop programs to address findings.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and assembly line build out schedules.
• Lead training efforts for new processes and or tooling.
• Perform design reviews with product design engineers and manufacturing engineering peers.
• Develop, review, maintain, and update related documentation, files, procedures, databases, drawings, and schematics in order to ensure integrity of unit instrument and process control technologies.
• Build prototypes to prove complex and high-risk processes prior to final design.
• Work with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing personnel to refine product and equipment designs.
• Complete assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget while maintaining high level of quality.
• Develop and implement long range plans for process control improvements.
• Develop and modify procedures, work instructions, and training guidelines as needed for a variety of processes, including training of setup and maintenance personnel.
• Occasional travel required.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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SIG SAUER, Inc . provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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