Manufacturing Engineer

About Day And Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We 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, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that 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 are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer 2 to join us onsite in Texarkana, TX. This role will:
Under general supervision, perform engineering design activities including the development of engineering deliverables and specifications on assigned contracts, prepare quotation request and purchase orders for equipment and materials and undertake field assignments and factory inspections to ensure compliance to specifications. Applies engineering industry accepted engineering techniques/procedures and criteria.

• Support manufacturing processes by performing general engineering duties encompassing the preparation of studies, drafts, specifications, cost and scheduling documents. Sets priorities and executes daily responsibilities of multiple manufacturing processes and products. 30%
• May communicate project needs, schedules and activities to include, but not limited to, Project Management, Proposal Writing and Budgeting. 20%
• Prepare and update operator procedures for shop floor and address daily production related issues on shop floor. 20%
• Assist with taking projects from inception to production, on-time and within budget. 20%
• Participate in continuous improvement projects. 10%
• Other duties as assigned 0%

• Lean Manufacturing Methods and Techniques (Hands-on)
• Ability to read and interpret various drawings and documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Cost Estimating and Facilities Planning
• Knowledge in Word, Access, Excel, AutoCAD, 3‑D Modeling, Outlook, SAP and other software programs as needed.
• Possess technical writing skills for procedures and reports

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) (Ind Tech, Ind Eng, Mech, Electric, Manufacturing, etc.) Required
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering Preferred

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $76,080 - $114,120. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

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, 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 R (Regular))
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) R (Regular)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) R (Regular)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) O/C (Often/ Critical)
• Reaching (e.g.,…