Company Overview Headquartered in Houston Texas Primary Arms is a vertically integrated company built around three core business units: optics manufacturing ecommerce and wholesale distribution and direct government sales. Through our multinational optics division we design engineer and manufacture Primary Arms Optics using a combination of global OEM partnerships and production. Our ecommerce and wholesale operations serve consumers and dealers nationwide with a wide selection of leading industry brands while our dedicated government sales team supports law enforcement and other agencies through both inside and field sales. Across all divisions we are driven by a commitment to innovation customer service and operational excellence.
Job Overview The Manufacturing Engineer I will assist the Production Engineering Manager in supporting the highvolume production and assembly of small intricate precision electrooptic and electromechanical assemblies. Success in this role involves designing and refining processes tools and workflows to improve production efficiency and quality. The role fits into the broader company mission by ensuring the consistent manufacturing of highquality optical reflex sights and related products.
Responsibilities and Duties
Assist the Production Engineering Manager with all aspects of engineering for highvolume production and assembly of small precision assemblies including optical and mechanical components.
Develop and implement complex assembly equipment working closely with the Production Engineering Manager.
Design fixtures assembly aids and tooling for small precision components using CAD tools like SolidWorks.
Observe and analyze current assembly processes to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement including optics alignment soldering and adhesive application workflows.
Develop and refine workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve production consistency and quality.
Assist with minor process improvements and troubleshooting to gain handson experience with manufacturing techniques.
Maintain accurate documentation of processes tooling designs and quality checks to ensure traceability and compliance.
Identify quality issues in assembly processes and propose effective solutions.
Collaborate with R&D to establish and implement Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles for new and existing products.
Work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams including R&D supply chain and quality assurance to enhance processes and ensure product quality.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of industryrelevant experience (internship/coop included) in a highvolume production and assembly environment.
Proven record of optimizing assembly workflow through fixturing automation and other modern technologies.
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles particularly for precision optical and mechanical assemblies.
Strong experience with adhesives precision soldering and modern assembly techniques (e.g. automated gluing equipment and vision machines).
Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks) for designing fixtures assembly aids and tooling.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues in assembly processes.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with crossfunctional teams.
Ability to document processes and maintain compliance with production standards.
Experience or interest in firearms and shooting is a plus.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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