Manufacturing Engineer I

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer I will be responsible for overseeing and improving the manufacturing processes for CNC machined rifle and pistol components. This role involves designing new processes from start to finish and ensuring compliance with safety standards and legal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new processes from start to finish, including machine selection, fixtures, gages, tooling, control plans, work instructions, tool life studies, and heat treat studies.
• Identify areas for improvement and conduct cost savings analysis.
• Determine problem resolutions and implement improvements to quality and throughput.
• Track tasks and projects using Monday.com boards, spreadsheets, and personal notes.
• Maintain elevated levels of organization and project management to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.
• Resolve quality issues related to assigned product and processes using inspection, data collection, basic dimensional stack-ups, control plan edits, and basic statistical methods.
• Develop detailed layouts and routings for equipment, processes, and workflow.
• Provide day-to-day, hands-on production support for assigned manufacturing processes, including high volume CNC machining, machine and tool design, Assembly, Metal Finishing, and Automation. Escalate persistent issues to Engineering Lead or Supervisor.
• Edit and improve detailed process drawings, quality control plans, operator and set-up work instructions, set-up sheets, and production routings using SIG Agile product life cycle database.
• Support senior-level Manufacturing Engineers with the improvement and development of new processes, equipment, and products.
• Maintain research, activity documentation, and prepare reports.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS.
• Basic working knowledge of Monday.com.
• Experience in using CAD, CAM, and data analysis programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of previous experience.
• High level of technical expertise.
• Strong analytical thinker.
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.