Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
• Nammo AS

This role is designed for an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the design, construction, qualification, and staffing of a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility.

$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

Dedication. Precision. Care. Join The Team That Lives It Every Day.

Nammo Energetics (NEI) is the division of Nammo Group responsible for the establishment of a solid rocket motor manufacturing facility located in Perry, Florida adjacent to the existing Nammo Perry Inc facility. NEI will oversee the design, construction, qualification, and personnel staffing for the facility which targets initial production in 2027. The Design Engineer will assist in maintaining and troubleshooting issues with our automated and semi-automated equipment.

This person will make improvements to equipment to insure we efficiently meet our production, quality, and safety requirements. This position is on-site at the Nammo Energetics Office in Downtown, Perry, Florida and requires some travel to Raufoss, Norway within the first 12-18 months.

• Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour days
• Relocation assistance provided
• 401(K) with a 6% company match
• 100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
• Employer Health Saving Account Contributions
• Generous PTO + nine paid holidays

• Plan and execute special projects, including design and fabrication of production equipment (automated and semi-automated assembly and secondary machines, etc.), material selection and tooling requirements.
• Evaluate existing mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for improved yield and throughput.
• Develop mechanical/electromechanical fixtures and machines adhering to customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Process Engineers, and other departments to obtain necessary requirements for writing detailed scopes for the procurement of new equipment.
• Assure system and product quality by confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.
• Estimate tooling cost from design through fabrication.
• Coordinate with machine vendor through concept, design, fabrication, runoff and setup of equipment.
• Maintain adherence to Company policies and procedures, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 5 years work experience or 15 years work experience in equivalent position.
• Advanced 3D Design capability.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated assembly machines.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, drawings, hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to interpret all types of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Ability to follow projects through to completion.
• Ability to follow and understand basic PLC code.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently to meet specified deadlines.

• Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Must be able to obtain BATF approval to work with our products.
• Must have good vision (may be corrected).
• Must be able to communicate written and verbally.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to work outside of the standard work schedule, including nights and weekends.

• DEDICATION:
  We are enthusiastic and creative, always searching for the best solutions.
• PRECISION:
  We are reliable and accurate in our technology, processes and business.
• CARE:
  We are inclusive and…