Lead Project Engineer

About Day & Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and do what we say! We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience, our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

We’re looking for a full‑time, staff Lead Project Engineer to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Texarkana, TX. In this role, you will design and deliver equipment‑related projects from small modifications to complete production cells. You will also coordinate with process and facilities engineers/project managers to determine and deliver an appropriate scope of work.

• Be responsible for executing new capital projects and ensuring assigned projects are being completed on time and on budget, ranging from equipment upgrades and machine/cell designs to large capital improvements.
• Prepare scope of project, identification of equipment for sourcing, oversee installation and construction of new projects and prepare capital estimates to obtain project approval.
• Develop equipment specifications and commission plans, ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing.
• Develop processing parameters and operating instructions.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and be a champion for automation throughout the plant.
• Support safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives that keep both employees and the environment protected.
• Troubleshoot equipment and develop permanent solutions to address recurring issues.
• Manage multiple projects in various phases.
• Manage professional services, contractors, and construction resources.

• Excellent technical and engineering skills, written and verbal communication skills, including leading group meetings/projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to continuous process improvement.
• Self‑starter; willingness to be hands‑on with projects and drive them from imagination to implementation.
• Desire to start‑up new equipment/processes and train others to ensure process runs properly.
• Government Secret Clearance may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 8+ years in production and project‑related experience with automated processes for discreet manufacturing
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Great attitude and team player
• Successful completion of background screening process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $104,480 – $156,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave and other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members.

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist).
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction).
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds.
• Walking.
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something…