MSM North America ยท 1 month ago
Engineering Director, Ammunition
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expMSM North America is seeking an Engineering Director for Ammunition Operations to provide strategic and technical leadership in the manufacturing sector. This role focuses on enhancing production capability, ensuring product performance, and maintaining high manufacturing quality across all ammunition product lines.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead all engineering and technical functions supporting ammunition manufacturing, including process, industrial, automation and test engineering
Develop and optimize production systems designed for scalability, flexibility, and repeatable performance
Drive manufacturing readiness through robust process control, equipment capability, and production standardization
Oversee modernization and capital improvement projects that enhance throughput, cost efficiency, and system reliability
Ensure production processes consistently achieve required ballistic and functional performance specifications
Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve first-pass yield, defect reduction, and product conformance to specification
Lead implementation of in-process controls, real-time monitoring, and data analytics to verify and sustain product quality
Champion initiatives that strengthen traceability, process validation, and continuous quality improvement across all manufacturing lines
Collaborate with test and evaluation functions to align process parameters with product performance targets and customer requirements
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC methodologies to eliminate variability, reduce downtime, and optimize equipment effectiveness
Promote a culture of operational discipline, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the engineering and production teams
Ensure compliance with defense, environmental, and process safety standards, including the safe handling of energetic materials
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists
Partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to align engineering resources with manufacturing priorities
Support audit and compliance activities by providing process validation and engineering documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering required
15+ years of engineering or manufacturing leadership experience in ammunition, defense, or precision manufacturing environments
Proven record of improving product quality, process capability, and manufacturing performance in high-reliability operations
Strong expertise in automation, process control, and data-driven performance management
Demonstrated success leading capital and modernization projects in a regulated manufacturing environment
Knowledge of SAAMI, MIL-SPEC, and NATO STANAG standards and applicable DoD safety regulations
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering
Benefits
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Company
MSM North America
MSM North America is a manufacturer and supplier of tank protection systems, radar systems, and air traffic control towers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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