Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Dover, NH
Reports To: Engineering Director

About Q, LLC

Q is a cutting-edge firearms technology company committed to delivering innovative, high-performance solutions to the firearms industry. We push the boundaries of design, engineering, and manufacturing-setting new standards for excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent work experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Relevant coursework: statics, dynamics, materials science, and physics.

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for firearms, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Design and optimize production workflows and layouts to maximize productivity and safety.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of components and systems.
• Oversee installation, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance capabilities and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing staff and operators.
• Manage projects introducing new technologies/methods from concept through implementation.
• Conduct time studies and analyze production metrics to identify improvement opportunities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to create and deliver presentations.
• Proven project management ability including budgeting and schedule ownership.
• Experience with CNC machining, stamping, molding, 3D printing, and casting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; design‑thinking mindset preferred.
• Current, up-to-date technical knowledge of firearms manufacturing processes.
• Ability to conduct testing and quality‑assurance checks on completed projects.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of materials science and metallurgical principles for firearms applications.