Manufacturing Engineer II, Finishing

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, 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 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit:

The Manufacturing Engineer II, Finishing will be responsible for developing, implementing, and improving a variety of finishing processes at SIG SAUER’s firearm facilities. Emphasis will be placed on vibratory, media, robotic abrasive sanding, laser ablating of precision CNC machined components, and 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.

Exempt

• Plan, design, and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing 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.
• Identify areas for improvement and conduct formal cost savings analysis using established procedures.
• Determine problem resolutions and implement improvements to quality and throughput.
• Evaluate and improve product designs for manufacturability while applying GD&T and dimensional stack-ups.
• Provide production floor support to maintain output and quality for technical systems and manufacturing processes including:
  • High volume CNC machining
  • Machine and Tool Design
  • Mass Finishing Systems
  • Automation
  • Laser Engraving
• Originate and develop new systems and processes and implement into full production.
• Debug and runoff new capital equipment to meet plant goals for quality, throughput, and cost.
• Execute turnkey runoffs per SIG SAUER machine specification requirements.
• Generate new machine specifications with the guidance of Engineering Lead or Supervisor.
• Resolve and prevent quality issues related to assigned product, processes, and NPI components using statistical methods. Apply gage R&R, bias, dimensional stack-ups, control plan methodology, GD&T, and enroll in a certification program for Shainin Red X and/or Six Sigma.
• Perform as technical leader for production personnel including setters, operators, and technicians.
• Recommend and implement technological alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products, procedures, and the output and quality of manufacturing processes.
• Maintain research, activity documentation, and prepare reports.
• Provide consultation on problem solving teams and complete assigned tasks per agreed upon timelines.
• Participate in 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and at least 3-6 years of previous experience.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M-2009.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as SOLIDWORKS.
• Possess a basic working knowledge of  and have experience in using data analysis programs.
• Must be able to demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of materials and metal finishing processes.
• Ability to…