MANUFACTURING ENGINEER 1

**Manufacturing Engineer 1** Department: Manufacturing Division: Operations | | | --- | | | | At Daniel Defense, ***Only the Best Build the Best…*** Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission of *Honor God. Defend Freedom* is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. As a **Manufacturing Engineer I** you will be responsible for the functions outlined below **Essential Functions:** - Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures. - Assists in planning and designing manufacturing processes for a production facility. - Maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, and assembly methods. - Determines the parts, equipment and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. - Research, design, develop, test, and improve manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods and equipment. - Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; confer with equipment vendors where necessary. - Conduct audits of assembly and machining processes and/or work instructions; solicit observations from operators. - Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. - Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; and confirming manufacturing processes. - Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; and estimating future requirements. - Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; and requesting special service where necessary. - Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity. - Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment - Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** - Bachelor’s Degree with 0-2 years of prior manufacturing experience in metal working environment or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job. - Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. - Work is closely managed. - Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. - Has knowledge or experience of GD&T, Solidworks, CNC Programming, Mastercam, or similar software. - Dealing with complex issues to ensure that leadership and supervision, as well as shop employees, are kept abreast of problems, changes, issues, etc. - Self-motivated; willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, stay within budget and ability to work under pressure. - Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values. **Physical Requirements:** - Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds. - Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day. - Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc. - Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy. **Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Dru…