Lead Manufacturing Engineer

About Day & Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and do what we say! We’re a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition for the U.S. Military, producing direct and indirect fire, components, and special projects. With more than 120 years of experience, our teams consistently exceed expectations. Our purpose is to put people to work, protect American freedoms, and help our customers power and improve the world.

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We’re looking for a full‑time Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Texarkana, Texas. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer leads manufacturing engineering activities for munitions production, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective processes. The role provides technical leadership in process design, tooling, continuous improvement, and production support while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position supports engineering leadership and manages assigned projects through the full life cycle, leading project engineers to deliver results on time and within budget.

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for energetics based on customer TDPs, including production line, equipment, and test setup, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product introductions, including scale‑up from development to full‑rate production.
• Serve as the technical authority for manufacturing engineering issues related to munitions production.
• Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Perform cost estimating, payback evaluations, and cost impact analyses to support project and manufacturing decisions.
• Apply Lean manufacturing techniques and methods (value stream mapping, time and motion studies, design of experiments) to improve production processes.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, cycle time, and cost.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process deviations and nonconformances.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Lean Manufacturing Methods and Techniques (Hands‑on)
• Facilities Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Technical Writing
• AutoCAD

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related field – required.
• 10+ years of experience leading execution of programs/projects in manufacturing – required.
• 2+ years of experience with PLCs, vision systems, robotics, DOE, project management, ISO audit – preferred.
• 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 may vary based on experience and location.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 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, including pet insurance for furry family members.

• Visual acuity (e.g., analyze data, view a computer, read, inspect objects, operate machinery)
• Balance, stooping, reaching, lifting objects >15 pounds, walking
• Repetitive motion, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing or pulling, manual dexterity, grasping, hearing, talking
• Capable of thinking, concentrating, focusing for long periods; reading complex English documents; reasoning and making sound decisions; writing complex English documents; expressing thoughts orally
• Capable of wearing masks or respirators; performing all job functions at company offices or worksite
• Withstand environmental conditions (extreme heat or cold, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise)

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Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, hiring and promoting employees based on contributions. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and disability status. If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations in the application process, please email reaso specifying the position title and location.