Winchester - Process Systems Engineer

Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking a Process Systems Engineer. This position will be located at the Lake City Army Ammunitions Plant in Independence, MO. With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, ‘The American Legend’ by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do – including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees. Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity and join our quest for the best.

Essential Functions*:

• Incorporates systems engineering into each NGSW-A project level to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Establishes system engineer processes and executes technical system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and overall system effectiveness.
• Supports management of risks and opportunities. Develops solutions to mitigate and retire risks or a process to monitor active risks
• Evaluate and test against the technical requirements, ensuring manufacturability and sustainability.
• Responsible for developing the Systems Engineering strategy, policies, processes, standards, and systems for the Next Generation Squad Weapon – Ammunition (NGSW-A) program.
• Proposal support to ensure target financials are met and product development cost analysis ensures affordability
• Convert customer requirements into system engineered solutions which consider technical, cost, manufacturability, maintainability, quality, and schedule.
• Converts customer and operations requirements into systems solutions while taking technical, schedule, and cost into consideration.

Position Requirements*:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Microsoft Project and Minitab preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience. Ammunition manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must possess excellent analytical, communication (verbal and written), leadership, organizational, presentation, problem-solving, project management, decision-making skills.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls if required.
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage high-volume workload and willingness to be collaborative and support team efforts.
• Approximately 15% travel.
• Must be able to acquire Department of Defense secret clearance.
• Comprehensive understanding of system engineering standards and legal standards.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.
• Experience working on U.S. Government or Department of Defense contracts.
• Previous experience in manufacturing startup and production process development preferred.
• Systems engineering experience incorporating USG contract Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements in to project management preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree** in systems, mechanical, or similar engineering related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location