Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Primary Arms, LLC is a rapidly expanding and innovative leader in the shooting sports, tactical, and outdoor industries. Our mission is to provide high-quality products to our customers while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We are currently looking for a highly experienced and motivated Director of Manufacturing Engineering to join our team and oversee all engineering aspects in our high-volume production and assembly environment.

As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for owning and managing all engineering aspects of high-volume production and assembly for small, intricate precision electro-optic and electro-mechanical assemblies. Your role will be critical in driving the ramp-up of new product manufacturing and scaling our operations to meet growing demand. You will lead the introduction of new products from prototype to full-scale production, drive improvements in manufacturing processes, implement automation techniques, and expand our production capabilities.

Key responsibilities include managing assembly workflow, tooling/fixturing design, process control, automation, testing, adhesive application, potting, soldering, lubrication using modern automated techniques. You will also design complex assembly equipment and vision systems for CNC gluing, parts handling, and assembly. Collaborating with R&D on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) for new product introductions will also be crucial.

To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering or related fields with at least 8 years of relevant experience in high-volume production environments. Proficiency in adhesive application techniques using CNC vision machines as well as expertise in delicate soldering procedures is required. Strong leadership skills are essential as you will be building and scaling a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering Team.

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to lead a growing team in a dynamic work environment focused on innovation. If you are a driven manufacturing engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to make a significant impact on the future of production operations at Primary Arms, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today.

• 8+ years of industry-relevant experience in high-volume production and assembly environments
• Extensive experience in process optimization, automation, and team building
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) for new product introductions
• Bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary/integrated engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of adhesive, potting, and lubrication applications using automated CNC vision machines
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design for developing complex fixtures for assembly

• Own all aspects of manufacturing engineering for high-volume production and assembly of small, intricate precision assemblies
• Lead the ramp-up of new product manufacturing from prototype to pilot production to full-scale sustained production
• Manage all engineering aspects of assembly workflow, tooling/fixturing design, process control, automation, and testing
• Improve delicate soldering and potting procedures to ensure high-quality production outcomes

• Process optimization
• Automation
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Adhesive application techniques
• Soldering procedures

Seniority Level: Executive Level

• Director

Job Functions: Operations

• Engineering
• Manufacturing

Industries : Technology

• Outdoor
• Tactical