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Day & Zimmermann · 3 hours ago

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Texarkana, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $157K/yr

10+ years exp

Day & Zimmermann is a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, with over 120 years of experience. They are seeking a full-time Lead Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering activities for munitions production, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while managing projects through the full life cycle.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops and implements manufacturing processes for energetics based on customer TDPs, including production line, equipment, and test setup, while ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Supports new product introductions, including scale-up from development to full-rate production

Supports engineering leadership and manages assigned projects through the full life cycle, leading project engineers to deliver results on time and within budget

Serve as the technical authority for manufacturing engineering issues related to munitions production

Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians

Performs cost estimating, payback evaluations, and cost impact analyses to support project and manufacturing decisions

Applies Lean manufacturing techniques and methods (e.g., value stream mapping, time and motion studies, design of experiments) to improve production processes

Drives Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, cycle time, and cost

Leads root cause investigations and implements corrective actions for process deviations and nonconformances

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean Manufacturing MethodsCost EstimatingAutoCADFacilities PlanningTechnical WritingProject ManagementTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering ( Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering or related field) - required

10+ years of experience in leading execution of programs/projects in Manufacturing - required

Preferred

2+ years of experience of working knowledge of PLC's, Vision systems, Robotics, DOE, Project Management, ISO Auditor - preferred

Benefits

Medical/Rx

Dental and vision coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks

Parental leave

Family leave

Other paid time off

Voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

Company

Day & Zimmermann

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Day & Zimmermann specializes in construction & engineering, staffing, and defense solutions for corporations and governments.

Founded in 1901

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://dayzim.com/

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