Olin Winchester Ammunition Hiring for Winchester – Process Engineer Full Time

Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking a Process Engineer (Mechanical or Chemical). This position will be located at the East Alton, IL facility. 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*:

• Provide Product Process Engineering support for the manufacture of energetic materials including primers.
• Oversee the definition and documentation of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, and other Engineering disciplines to identify product/process challenges and implement effective corrective actions.
• Plan and execute engineering projects related to safety, process improvements, optimization, and cost reduction.
• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Quality Objectives, and Safety Initiatives.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements preferred.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for safety, process, and product improvements.
• Perform Statistical Analysis of data.
• Assist in investigation and Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, manage, and support Capital Projects.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Position Requirements*:

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree** in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required. Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum three months of related experience required. One year of recent related experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Ammunition and firearm experience along with knowledge of the shooting sports industry preferred.
• Must possess excellent customer service, communication (oral and written), leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Inventor, and Solid Works.
• Occasional travel 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.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 – $121,024.71 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location