Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join our team. This role involves research and development of new manufacturing processes and materials to support defense initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new manufacturing processes and materials.
• Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate designs and plan layout of equipment for production.
• Conduct tests to evaluate the efficiency of processes.
• Address issues of safety and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and production staff to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Support ballistics testing and analyze data from testing.
• Develop and maintain failure analysis procedures consistent with company quality policies.
• Support all technical insertion activities and manage project implementation.
• Analyze all drawing and technical data specifications to assure compliance with customer requirements.
• Participate in weekly Integrated Product Teams (IPT) as required.
• Develop cost estimates for process implementation and production.
• Document all created and modified processes.

Essential Skills

• Project management
• Mechanical engineering
• Systems engineering
• Customer relations
• Defense industry experience
• BSME degree
• Solidworks Design experience
• Product development and management experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the Defense industry

Work Environment

The work environment offers stability with business contracts secured for the next five years, ensuring no shortage of work. The role is based in a clean environment with a growth mindset, allowing for career advancement. The schedule follows a 9/80 work schedule, with normal workdays from 7 am to 5 pm and every other Friday off. Flexibility in hours is possible within a consistent range. The position requires travel, approximately 25% of the time, to various locations including Arkansas. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement and involvement in exciting new product initiatives with cutting-edge technology.