Senior Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago


Portsmouth, United States SigSauer Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Position Summary: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving a variety of machining and assembly processes, new technology, and full production lines at SIG SAUER’s firearm facilities. Emphasis will be placed on CNC, machining, and assembly of precision firearm components utilizing clearly defined technical drawings and interchangeable parts. In addition, this position will require execution of manufacturing feasibility, quality planning and corrective action for internal quality concerns while leading cross functional teams.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan and design manufacturing processes in plant.
  • Expert in determining manufacturing processes for new and breakthrough firearm product designs while providing budgetary estimates for equipment, tools, gages and production rate.
  • Use project management techniques to procure tooling and equipment for new products to meet launch timelines and cost targets. Supports multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Assume responsibility for achieving the cost, productivity and quality goals for an entire production line while working with cross functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Generate annual coast savings plan for areas of responsibility via formal cost savings analysis using established procedures.
  • Evaluate and improve product designs for manufacturability while applying GD&T and dimensional stackups.
  • Provide expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development and implementation of technical systems and manufacturing processes. Areas of expertise required include but not limited to:
    • High volume CNC machining fixtures
    • Machine/Tool Design
    • Assembly
    • Metal finishing
    • Automation
  • Debug and runoff new capital equipment in order to meet plant goals for quality throughput and
  • Plan and execute turkey runoffs per SIG SAUER machine specification requirements including raw material and gages.
  • Generate completely new machine specifications and negotiate requirements with suppliers.
  • Generate 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.
  • Specify and procure new capital equipment in order to meet plant goals for quality, throughput and cost.
  • Recommend and implement alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products, and/or procedures and the output and quality of manufacturing processes.
  • Resolves and prevents quality issues related to product and processes using statistical methods for entire production lines. Apply gage R&R, bias, dimensional stackups, control plan methodology, and GD&T.
  • Perform as technical leader and resource to co-workers while actively mentoring less senior Engineers.
  • Provides consultation on problem solving teams across multiple products and processes and completes assigned tasks and projects per agreed upon timelines.
  • May lead and actively volunteers for continuous improvement projects/tasks.
  • Participate in 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities, including requests for maintenance when needed for both personal space and multi-use department spaces.
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering with 7-10 years of previous
  • In depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M-1994.
  • Certification for Shainin Red X and/or Six Sigma desired.
  • Must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and monday.com. Must be an expert in using SOLIDWORKS, and in the use of data analysis programs.
  • Good working knowledge of materials and heat-treating processes.
  • Must be able to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Possess experience in evaluating, building and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery and production lines.
  • Quality of work must be very high.
  • Written and verbal communication of complicated subjects is required. Organization of documentation and record keeping shall be to a high standard.
  • Must be able to demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
  • Organization of documentation and recordkeeping shall be to a high standard. Skilled at the use of Gantt charts and formal project management techniques.
  • Possesses a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Working Conditions:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
  • Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • 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.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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