Projects Engineer

About American Ordnance

At American Ordnance, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, warheads, to special projects and beyond. With more than 70 years of experience and Day & Zimmermann behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://aollc.biz

As a Projects Engineer here's the work you'll do:

Leads the full lifecycle of equipment projects, from initial design through to delivery. This includes small-scale modifications as well as the creation of entire production cells. Coordinates with process and facilities engineers and project managers to define project scope and achieve successful outcomes

 

This role will report to our office in Middletown, IA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing new capital projects and ensuring assigned projects are being completed on time and on budget. These projects will range from equipment. Upgrades and machine/cell designs to large capital improvement projects.
• Prepare scope of project, identification of equipment for sourcing, oversee installation, and construction of new projects and prepare capital estimates to obtain project approval.
• Developing equipment specifications and commissioning plans, ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing. Develop processing parameters and operating instructions.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and be a champion for automation throughout the plant.
• Supporting safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives that keep both employees and the environment protected.
• Trouble shooting equipment and developing permanent solutions to address recurring issues.
• Manage multiple projects in various phases. Manage professional services, contractor, and construction resources.
• All other duties as assigned.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Excellent technical and engineering skills, written and verbal communication skills including
• leading group meetings/projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, effectively prioritize workload and be committed to
• continuous process improvement.
• Self-starter; willingness to be hands-on with projects and drive them from imagination to implementation.
• Desire to start-up new equipment/processes and train others to ensure process run properly.
• Government Secret Clearance may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of production and project related experience with automated processes for discreet manufacturing.
• Licenses/Certifications:Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant drivers license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant. 

 

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $76,080 to $114,120. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements

 

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Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

 

 

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

•    Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.

•    Balancing (e.g. maintainin