Manufacturing Engineer; TN, Christiana

EOE Statement:
Barrett is an equal opportunity employer.

Build precision. Improve performance. As a Manufacturing Engineer at Barrett, you’ll drive process improvements across the plant turning innovation into repeatable, world‑class manufacturing.

• Design and develop mission‑critical manufacturing processes for new products and implement new processes to replace old or obsolete equipment, ensuring scalability, safety, and performance.
• Update and improve existing products and processes to address design changes, quality concerns, capacity issues, and safety problems through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain process flow charts, process routers, and work instructions, ensuring availability and alignment for Quality Control, Purchasing, Inventory, and Production personnel.
• Support New Product Development as an active team member by performing related duties needed to successfully manufacture new products from concept through production.
• Design tools, fixtures, and tooling, source new fixtures and equipment, assess equipment needed for operations, and perform time studies on new and existing processes.
• Research new technology and perform cost analysis on new and existing processes while conferring with vendors to define product specifications, evaluate quality standards, and support equipment, materials, and parts purchases.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (required).
• A combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years’ manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing of small arms and ammunition desired.
• Understanding of GD&T, machining, finishing, and assembly preferred.
• Proficient in CAD software, Solid Works preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems.

• A flexible and adaptable work style.
• Meaningful recognition and bi‑weekly pay cycles.
• Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training and career progression opportunities.

Barrett is a global leader in large‑caliber rifle design and manufacturing, proudly headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation, starting with Ronnie Barrett’s revolutionary Model 82, which earned praise from the U.S. Army and set the standard for modern firearms.

Our products serve civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the U.S. military, and over 80 allied nations. As part of the NIOA Group, we continue to push the boundaries of precision, performance, and innovation.

At Barrett, we don’t just build firearms, we craft solutions that stand the test of time and exceed expectations. “There’s always a better way” is our mantra, guiding us to continuously improve and evolve our designs to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur for the successful candidate:

• Background checks
• Pre‑employment physical
• Drug & alcohol testing
• Permanent working rights and availability to work in the United States

This position is currently accepting applications.