Manufacturing Engineer

Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, with a location in Lakefield, Ontario, Savage has been producing firearms for more than 125 years. Savage is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and targeting shooting centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Our firearms are best known for accuracy, performance and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovation, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for a wide variety of duties in the design and development of existing or new manufacturing processes, tooling, gauges, and/or fixtures for specific products or process types as assigned. Duties include: CNC programming, development of process plans and instructions, design of tooling/fixtures/gauges, and other similar duties pertaining to process engineering.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop processes for new products, as may be assigned. Ensure processes will meet design specifications. Develop process documentation. 
• Provide support for manufacturing operations. Troubleshoot process problems, analyzing situation and determining appropriate actions. 
• Confer with production personnel to ensure new processes or process modifications are working properly. Provide training and answer technical questions for production personnel.
• Develop programming for CNC machines; operate MasterCam, SolidWorks, PLC; etc. as may be assigned. Prepare all required reports.
• Participate in the development and design of manufacturing processes. 
• Analyze and interpret concepts, prints, various requests, customer requirements, etc. as applicable to processes. 
• Develop and produce process plans, instructions for manufacturing modifications/enhancements to existing products/processes. 
• Design tooling, fixturing and/or gauges required for new or modified products and processes. 
• Develop process controls and/or engineering tests to ensure verifiable product quality. 
• Confer with design engineering personnel to develop product/process enhancement ideas.
• Analyze on-going processes to develop and/or enhance efficiency and cost effectiveness. Make appropriate recommendations to management. 
• Assist QA personnel provide technical support to develop inspections for parts. Work with other engineering units to resolve problems, develop enhancements, etc.
• Perform other similar duties as required by responsibility or necessity or as requested by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 yr.  Degree in Engineering with a focus on manufacturing engineering or equivalent working knowledge. 
• 2 years of experience as an engineer.
• Good understanding of production techniques and processes.
• Good tactical communication skill with vendors and subcontractors.
• Extremely well organized and self motivated and have ability to work without supervision. 
• Work under pressure with tight deadlines and maintain control even in emergencies. 

Savage Arms is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.