About Ohio Ordnance Works
Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is a premier firearms manufacturer providing sales, service, and support for retail, law enforcement, domestic and foreign government agencies. Since its founding in 1981, OOW has been focused on the customer, fulfilling requirements with quality product in a timely manner. OOW embraces the importance of history, using lessons learned from the past and applying them to our innovations in design and manufacturing. OOW is a fully licensed new production manufacturer of post sample machine guns as well as its own commercial line of firearms. To further aid our customers OOW provides full training services, spare parts, and ancillary items. OOW is also renowned for its repair and refurbishment of antique and collectible machine guns and other firearms.
The mission of Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is to operate with excellence to supply military firearms, parts, and accessories of impeccable workmanship to law-abiding citizens of the free world.
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Respect customers, team members, company policy, property, and principles. “Improvise adapt and overcome” to accomplish goals and objectives. Strive for a clear, concise, and open form of communication by practicing the principle of feedback. Provide and maintain a team-oriented culture to better accomplish goals and objectives to recognize value and develop God given gifts, talents, and temperaments. To hire, train and retain employees who demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, commitment, diligence, and self-motivation.
Position Summary
The Engineering Manager is responsible for defining, implementing, and standardizing manufacturing and engineering methods to ensure robust, repeatable, and cost-effective production. This role leads Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives, oversees Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and ensures seamless integration of new products into production. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to maintain our competitive edge.
Key Responsibilities
Process Definition & Standardization
- Develop strategic standardization plan for manufacturing methodologies, including CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, and workholding.
- Oversee implementation of standardized work including the creation and validation of detailed work instructions and process documentation for all manufacturing operations.
- Implement best practices for DFM, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency in process designs.
- Lead APQP activities to ensure successful new product launches and compliance with quality standards.
New Product Integration (NPI)
- Manage the transfer to production for new parts and assemblies.
- Coordinate industrialization of internal manufacturing processes (CNC milling, turning, gun-drilling, rifling, assembly, testing, finishing) and external suppliers for specialized processes.
- Oversee programming, tooling selection, and initial setups for new product introductions.
- Standardize hand-off process from engineering to the manufacturing team.
Continuous Improvement & Capability Development
- Drive productivity, quality, and cost improvements through lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.
- Research and implement new technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Identify skill gaps and collaborate with leadership to build a high-performing engineering team.
Technical Leadership
- Align engineering resources to serve as technical SME’s for manufacturing processes and specifications.
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers and customers, including DFM feedback and process documentation.
- Support compliance with defense industry standards and customer requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Demonstrated experience creating and implementing engineering best practices and process standardization in a precision manufacturing environment utilizing lean manufacturing methods.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering within precision manufacturing industries.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
- Experience leading APQP and NPI standardization Initiatives
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
- Experience with CAD/CAM and ERP/MRP systems.
- Expertise in CNC machining, tooling, and fixture design.
Preferred
- Lean - Six sigma black belt
- Background in high-precision manufacturing; defense, aerospace, nuclear, etc.
- Experience with defense/aerospace industry compliance requirements.
- Experience with contract manufacturing for government contracts.
Work Environment
- On-site role with regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
- Occasional travel to suppliers and customers.
- Office and manufacturing environment.
