Ruger Firearms is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Newport

Overview

Job Description

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. As a full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. Ruger’s award-winning products demonstrate a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooter’s needs. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Their motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," echoes Ruger’s commitment to these principles as they work to deliver quality and innovative firearms.

Position Summary

The position of Manufacturing Engineer will be a leader in both technical skills and Ruger’s core values, such as Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork, while implementing LEAN manufacturing principles on the production floor. The individual must be of high integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times. This position requires a motivated self-starter that does not require daily direction to meet production goals. As instrumental members of the Manufacturing Team, Manufacturing Engineers are expected to work collaboratively with leadership, operations, employees, and other functional areas to promote a productive and amicable work environment. The position will also involve mentoring other engineers and occasionally summer interns.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments using critical/Socratic thinking skills.
• Develop robust machining and assembly processes for Ruger products including fixture and gage design (SolidWorks) and cutting tool selection, with the ability to produce tight tolerance components.
• Implement production quality systems and gauging methods.
• Program CNC machines using G & M-Code, CAM (Mastercam), macro programming.
• Continuously improve processes to reduce cost, improve capability and ensure quality; find root cause of issues and implement robust corrective actions.
• Use working knowledge of GD&T principles to ensure that the fundamentals of work holding, machining and gage control meet the required design intent.
• Coordinate with tooling and equipment sources internally and externally during development and validation of manufacturing processes.
• Drive standardization throughout the plant by use of core competency teams, benchmarking, process standards and equipment checklists.
• Provide mentorship within the Ruger production environment to junior engineers as well as production associates when required.
• Support the company’s LEAN manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or engineering technology preferred.
• Demonstrated practical manufacturing experience
• CAD experience preferred
• CNC programming experience preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of CNC metal cutting equipment and processes
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of problem-solving/analysis skills
• Knowledge of fixture & gage design and use
• Knowledge of GD&T principles
• Knowledge of capability studies, gage R&R, PFMEA, Kaizen
• Strong communication proficiency, organized, detailed

Additional Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.

Salary

Salary: D.O.E-Please include your salary requirements with your resume.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit share and bonus (bonus and profit share based on company performance)
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
• PTO
• Relocation Assistance, to qualifying candidates
• Casual work environment