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Manufacturing Engineer

Nammo Defense System

Mesa, AZ 85201 • 11/8/2026

Engineering , Professional , Skilled & Trades , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description


Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group (Nammo AS). Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (NDS) develops, manufactures, and supports Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLMs), energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aerospace structures.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Manufacturing Engineers at NDS Mesa analyze, design, develop, and implement methods to produce Nammo products that support the warfighter. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the process, tooling, work instructions, and training required to deliver product safely, efficiently, correct, and on time.

How you will be rewarded as our Manufacturing Engineer:

• Competitive compensation
• Monday-Thursday work week working four 10-hour days (off on Fridays)
• Generous paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K), employee assistance programs, health savings account

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply engineering principles to safely process propellants, pyrotechnics, and/or explosives for product development or improvement to meet program requirements
• Tooling design and documentation
• Provide hands-on assembly training to operations team
• Evaluate existing equipment and / or systems for methods to improve safety, performance, efficiency, reliability and propose recommendations
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical assembly operations
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Define maintenance for equipment and tooling through coordination with maintenance team
• Identify and champion IR&D and continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate and perform all necessary validation and / or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment
• Review and provide feedback on product designs to ensure manufacturability
• Author and maintain product assembly work instructions
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling and equipment electrical and mechanical issues
• Make oral presentations outlining/summarizing progress on selected projects and programs to both internal and external customers.
• Participate in and support internal and external audits
• Follow safety regulations
• Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

COOPERATION:

This role requires collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

LEVEL OF DECISION MAKING:

This position requires the ability to make daily autonomous decisions with management confirmation as needed.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• BS/MS in engineering discipline or physics with ability to perform basic engineering analyses (stress, deflection, flow rate, pressure drop, and tolerance stack-ups)
• Preferred 2+ years of experience designing electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment using 3D CAD software
• Preferred 2+ years of experience working with pneumatics, controls, sensors, and PLC’s
• Preferred 3+ years of experience with CNC machining setup, tool selection, and programming
• Solid understanding of metal working tolerances produced by milling, grinding, turning, and laser/water jet cutting
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and applying statistics in a manufacturing setting
• Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment including hand tools, fixtures, gages, and semi-automated equipment
• Capable of providing hands-on support and troubleshooting of assembly equipment in a production environment
• Proficiency at authoring technical documents such as test plans, test reports, manufacturing procedures, and project reports
• Knowledge and experience with selection of materials commonly used in tools, gages, and assembly fixtures
• Basic understanding and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA)
• Ability to obtain BATF approval to engage in certain explosive operations
COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Leadership or teamwork abilities.
• Self-management and time management.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Full-time on-site position.
• This position may require travel on an as-need basis.
• Work with explosives, pyrotechnics, and solid rocket propellant devices.
• This role may involve working in diverse settings and conditions.

**Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.