Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Ammo, Brass
Company: SigSauer
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Sr. Manufacturing Engineer,
Ammo, Brass SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer
of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors,
remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250
years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending
American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today,
SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and
innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S.
Military, the global defense community, law enforcement,
competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.
Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms
instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy.
Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400
employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four
additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place
to Workâ˘. For more information about the company and product line
visit: www.sigsauer.com Position Summary: The Sr. Manufacturing
Engineer, Ammo, Brass will use their engineering talent to design,
develop, effectively implement, and constantly improve production
processes to manufacture elite, world class ammunition for the
consumer, law enforcement, and military markets. This role will
focus on, but is not limited to, rifle and pistol cartridge case
manufacturing. FLSA: Exempt Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify safety improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
In coordination with Quality Engineering, establish, update, and
maintain control plans for in process steps of ammo manufacture
including the design and build of gages to verify product quality
and master verification of inspection systems. Provide expert
consultation and leadership while working with Operations personnel
to identify root causes and resolution of issues affecting daily
operating equipment efficiency (OEE). Analyze performance data to
identify continuous improvement opportunities. Utilize lean or Six
Sigma principles to implement efficiency improvements and maintain
the gains. Generate annual cost savings plan for areas of
responsibility via formal cost savings analysis using established
procedures. Exert leadership and responsibility for achieving the
cost, productivity, and quality goals for assigned area of
production while working with cross functional teams to achieve
goals. Design, develop, and modify tooling, tooling assemblies, and
automation to improve tool life, product quality, equipment
efficiency, and to support NPI through use of SOLIDWORKS and Agile
software. Work with Quality Assurance to improve process control
using statistical methods to maintain low or zero defects on the
line. Develop and control trouble shooting methodologies and data.
Develop and implement processes, and production line layouts to
support a lean production environment including Kanban
replenishment methodologies especially concerning tooling
consumption. Provide budgetary estimates for equipment, tools,
gages, and production rates as required. Work with R&D
Engineers to provide expertise and ensure a seamless transition of
advance or break-through new products in development to full
industrialization including procurement of tooling and equipment
for new products to meet launch timelines and cost targets. Work
collaboratively with the in-house automation team to receive,
start-up, and assimilate newly built production equipment and meet
key performance indicators. This includes executing runoffs per SIG
SAUER machine specification requirements. Provide Engineering
support for multiple projects simultaneously. Generate new machine
specifications and negotiate requirements with vendors. Review 3D
models and prints for accuracy and manufacturability while applying
GD&T and performing dimensional tolerance stack up analysis.
Collaboratively create work instructions for the production
processes. Effectively implement work instructions through
training, communication, videos, or other techniques. Perform as a
technical leader and resource for co-workers and as a mentor to
less senior Engineers. Provide consultation on problem solving
teams across multiple products and processes and complete assigned
tasks and projects per agreed upon timelines. Maintain research,
activity documentation, and prepare reports. Participate in 5s
workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good
working order through sustainment activities, including request for
maintenance when needed for both personal space and multi-use
department spaces. Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Education/Experience & Skills: Bachelor of Science degree in
Mechanical Engineering or related field with 7-10 years previous
work experience. Expertise in technical support of metal draw and
forming operations, particularly brass. Knowledge of annealing,
tempering, or stress relief in metal part production. Experience
with cold heading is desired. Practical, hands-on experience with
equipment, machining, and/or fabrication. Experience trouble
shooting and performing root cause analysis of mechanical systems
in a production environment. Must be proficient using Microsoft
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and monday.com as well as in the
use of data analysis programs. Experience in 3D Design CAD of
tooling and in-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y147.5M-2009. Certification for Shainin
Red X and/or Six Sigma desired. Design experience using SOLIDWORKS
CAD desired. Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately
convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in
written form. Organization of documentation and recordkeeping shall
be to a high standard. Skilled at the use of Gantt charts and
formal project management techniques. Self-motivated with ability
to drive work with minimum supervision. Ability to time manage and
support multiple projects simultaneously and drive to complete on
time. Aptitude for detail with the ability to work in a team
environment. Knowledge of hunting, shooting sports, firearms, or
ammunition reloading. Working Conditions: Prolonged periods of
sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and
mouse performing repetitive tasks. Ability to open file cabinets,
reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Must wear required Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) where required. Must comply with all
work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG
SAUER Inc. Security Mandates. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status or other characteristics protected by law.
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