SIG SAUER, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Intern, Research & Development, Ammo
Jacksonville, AR
Internship
Onsite
InternSIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms and ammunition. The Ammo R&D Intern is responsible for testing and development of ammunition products, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Assist with the design of new ammunition components and cartridges
Handload various ammunition for test and evaluation
Directly assists in Engineering and Production testing of new products
Provides efficient and effective planning and performance of routine and non-routine mechanical inspection using pre-determined methods for product acceptability
Provide assistance in the development of fixtures and gauges
Perform ammunition testing to ensure compliance with all Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute (SAAMI) standards for ammunition manufacturing following approved testing protocols for all key performance data including (but not limited to) – Pressure, Velocity, Accuracy, and Primer Sensitivity
Safely and effectively operates test equipment according to manuals, work instructions, or industry standards
Follows moderately complex test plans to execute testing of ammunition as assigned
Document raw test data and creates comprehensive written test reports to SIG SAUER INC standards as assigned
Analyze test data to provide periodic, accurate test status reports to Management as assigned with minimal support
Participate in analytic groups for driving to the root cause of internal and external quality failures, particularly related to the prevention of customer escapes
Must be able to infrequently work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends or holidays based on customer demands or to support organizational goals
Maintain range certification while always handling and shooting firearms in accordance with SIG SAUER INC policy
Participate in and sustains 5S
Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in Science and Technology degree program required
Knowledge of traditional measuring devices (e.g., indicators, height gages, calipers, micrometers)
Experience reading drawings and blueprints, including working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Establish and maintain functional knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all quality inspection equipment used in the ammunition manufacturing process
Rudimentary knowledge of components, assemblies, and product form, fit, and function
Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
Preferred
Shooting experience preferred
Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred
Company
SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc.
Founded in 1853
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
E John Deedrick Jr
Advisor to the CEO
Chris Erickson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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