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Nammo Perry is a center of excellence for the design, development and production of munitions and pyrotechnic products for the U.S. Department of Defense. Nammo employees working at the Florida site manufacture all types of 40mm low and high velocity ammunition; pyrotechnic marking; signaling and tactical illumination devices; battlefield effects training simulators; demolition charges; hand grenade fuzes; and other ammunition components. Additionally, they provide load, assemble, and pack (LAP) services for large caliber direct-fire ammunition.

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) is responsible for driving continuous process improvement in the manufacturing process to improve first pass yield, reduce the Cost of Poor Quality, and address timely quality discrepancies and countermeasures to minimize any impact on delivery commitments. The MQE will collaborate with their Program Team in assessing, developing and executing process improvement initiatives and operational enhancement programs that deliver strategic value and profitable growth for their program and the business.

Unique Benefits Designed with Care:

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

What You’ll Do: Precision in Action

• Coordinate all quality activities in manufacturing and works collaboratively with Customer Quality Engineering to ensure the flow-down and compliance with customer contractual requirements
• Works with Production Supervisor, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineer, Program Manager and other disciplines to ensure the quality of the product
• Investigate internal and external quality concerns, and lead cross functional teams to determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions
• Inspect and review lot manufacturing and quality records completeness and correctness
• Analyze work instructions and procedures for errors and potential failure points
• Drives quality improvements through reducing variation with process controls, implementing clear quality defect criteria, generating clear and accurate manufacturing work instructions, performing effective training, and introduction of creative and innovative human error elimination tools.
• Works with Supplier Quality Engineering in the effective resolution of supplier quality defects affecting manufacturing first pass yield
• Works with Manufacturing Engineering in the optimization of manufacturing processes (including automation), in-process and final quality inspection methods to reduce ergonomic safety risks for manufacturing and quality control employees
• Supports Engineering during both the development cycle and product introduction phase for various defense and military related products
• Ensures the execution of customer product quality plans and compliance to customer specifications
• Establishes trends, Pareto’s, and analyzes manufacturing quality data to help drive continuous improvement activities by utilizing team-oriented problem-solving methods
• Actively participates in Visual Daily Management and drives quality countermeasures for timely resolution of quality discrepancies
• Conducts frequent process spot audits, and drives and coordinates rapid response with manufacturing, and quality control supervisors and leads, manufacturing engineering and workforce employees as necessary
• Ensures the manufacturing activities are performed in compliance with the Quality Management System requirements
• Builds a quality library of defects, containment and corrective actions and lessons learned
• Prepares and communicates quality alerts to heighten employee awareness towards internal or external quality concerns

What Dedicated Teammates Bring

• BS Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials) or similarStrong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, and sound judgement coupled with effective decision-making skills
• Passion for problem solving and continuous improvement
• Ability to drive Containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in a cross-functional team environment
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of Lean tools such as, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Visual Management, 5S, 5Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, Problem Solving Process, and Visual Project Management
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlines
• Capability of delivering results in a high paced and constantly changing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow up
• Strong work ethic, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere
• Good understanding of statistics, with particular emphasis on process control, sample selection and measurement systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and project time management skills
• Ability to create and implement process control plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

•  Demonstrated experience as a Quality Engineer in the Defense Industry working in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants.
• Experience with measurement equipment such as optical comparators and CMM’s
• Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9000 quality management systems, corrective and preventative action, CDRLs. NDT, MIL-STD-1916, and MIL-STD-1168
• Six Sigma Green belt certification or higher
• Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab
• Experience with PFMEAs, PLVs and SPC
• ASQ Certification, CQE/Quality Auditor

Our Woking Conditions and Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes random testing
• Must have good vision (may be corrected)
• Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to sit
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to endure sunshine and weather extremes
• Must be able to endure fumes that are within OSHA accepted standards
• Must have stamina to work more than the scheduled workday when needed, including nights and weekends
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pick up, handle, and otherwise work paper
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (<85 dBA), however in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary
• Must be physically present during business hours