Summary:
We are looking for a motivated, hands-on Engineering Manager who is passionate about leading; design and quality, with a background in the Firearms Industry. This position requires excellent technical team leadership. The Engineering Manager will plan, organize and direct engineering to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing related duties personally or through subordinates. Only apply if you want to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, solve problems, shoot guns and make a difference in a growing company!

Essential Functions:

·Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be used from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.

·Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis. Plans documentation system.

·Develops, determines and implements policies, procedures and programs.

·Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones.

·Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.

·Approves and submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds or allocates funds from the department budget.

·Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences to inform management of status of each project.

·Works with the manufacturing, operations and quality manager, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development.

·Directs the review of production costs and product quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.

·Reviews operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning and to ascertain engineering requirements to develop new markets.

·Assists in preparation of accounting records for budgetary, production efficiency or other such purposes.

·Recommends budgets to management, including staff use, technology, facility and equipment requirements or improvements.

·Directs appropriate support for manufacturing and quality functions within the company.

·Resolves escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

·Assists in selection, developing, training and supervising staff.

·Directs engineering records and blueprint maintenance.

·Exercises utmost confidentiality in every aspect of the job.

·Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

o Bachelor’s Degree Required

o 5+ Years’ Related Experience and Training

o Background in Firearms or Related Industry

o Mechanical Engineering

o Problem Solving and Analysis

o Design Engineering

o Experience with Current Software

o Communication Proficiency

o Leadership and Management Expertise

o Financial Management

o Lean/Six Sigma

o Process Reengineering

o Performance Improvement

o Project Management

o International Operations

o New Product Development

o Change Management

Reports to: The CEO

Work Environment: Office/Warehouse

Physical Effort: Lift up to 50lbs.

Full-Time position.

Drug Screen and Background Check Required

CONTACT INFO: aoubre@kalashnikov-usa.com

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the crewmember(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. May be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

Kalashnikov USA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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