Job description

We are seeking 2 Positions a Senior Engineer and a less experienced Engineer.

The Manufacturing Design Engineer is focused on design, development, evaluation, and documentation of client orders of parts, products and/or operating manufacturing systems. They are responsible for keeping the production costs down, while maintaining the quality of the product or service unaffected and have extensive knowledge and insights into projects. This position will work on projects for multiple entities at AAMI. Rarely do Engineers get to see all sides of the process early on in their career – this opportunity is available at Abrams Airborne Manufacturing Inc and its entities.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, experienced and able to work independently. This role will be working in a lot of different areas – beyond a typical manufacturing, design, or mechanical engineer – wear every hat from designer, prototyping, testing, drafting of all the drawings, communicating design with the customer and project manager – really being a part of the “cradle to grave” of a project.

Here is an overview of our companies and key responsibilities:

ABOUT VLTOR WEAPON SYSTEMS

The name VLTOR originates from the Latin word ultor and means “Avenger”.
Latin pronunciation is uhl’tawr. Current pronunciation is vōl-tȯr.

VLTOR Weapon Systems began as a small operation based in Idaho in 2001. The company gained popularity in the market with the release of the original VLTOR Modstock.

In 2004, VLTOR was bought out by a precision Sheetmetal and CNC machining company called Abrams Airborne Manufacturing, Inc. (AAMI). Founded in 1965 in Tucson, Arizona, AAMI provided a highly capable manufacturing facility that led to the rapid expansion of the VLTOR product line.

In the past decade, VLTOR released a series of innovative products to the weapons market. Most notably, the company has produced items such as: the CASV handguard, the Enhanced Modstock (EMOD), the VIS Polylithic Upper, and the A5 system. VLTOR is committed to continually growing the product line in order to provide the end users with the most robust, well performing weapons in the market.

VLTOR Essential Responsibilities:

• Designing new parts using SolidWorks.
• Developing protypes and test procedures – “from cradle to grave for internal and external clients”.
• Designing custom fixtures and tooling for manufacturing, collaborating with our machinist, and working with assembly/operators/sheet metal fabricators.
• Work with a Project Manager to validate external designs and assist with quoting; if a client wants us to build something for them using a technical data package (TDP) and models, we create our own copy that we can use OR built to print (customer already has the design) so we build it by validating the design and confirming the cost of building of the item.

ABOUT MILKOR USA INC

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ABRAMS AIRBORNE MANUFACTURING, INC. and MILKOR USA, INCEstablished in 1965 by WWII Veteran, Harold “Bud” Abrams, Abrams Airborne is a family-owned and operated business. Born in of a small garage in Tucson, AZ, the company has grown into a 138,000 square foot facility with 150+ employees. Over decades in the industry, Abrams has served the following industries: Aerospace, Defense, Weapons, Medical and Commercial. In addition, Abrams Airborne acquired VLTOR Weapon Systems as a division to provide high quality weapons systems for military, law enforcement and the retail markets.

The company established MILKOR USA, INC, the world’s premier provider for the 40 mm Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher (MSGL), which supplied the US Marine Corps with a 5-year IDIQ contract.

MILKOR USA, INCaims to foster relationships through the production of high-quality products at competitive prices, delivered to customers on time and with great customer service.

MILKOR Essential Responsibilities:

• Currently in the middle of a design that is proven and sold it for 10-15 years – Grenade launchers – 40 mm; having weapon platform familiarity is key to these responsibilities.
• New weapon system – help purchasing on pricing and sending out to other shops for them to build out certain parts.

ABOUT ABRAMS AIRBORNE (AAMI) HISTORY

The history of Abrams Airborne Manufacturing, Inc. is more than an explanation about past events; it is a true demonstration of the "American Dream" that after decades is still engrained into the core of the business.

AAMI was born from the mind a true visionary and ideal business leader, a man who believed that with hard work anything was possible. The man was formally known as Harold Abrams, the locally renowned businessman and entrepreneur. However, to most anyone who had met him, he was known as "Bud", the humble gentleman who loved the challenge of mechanics and a good joke.

Through the decades, AAMI and its related businesses have grown to become valued subcontractors for the aerospace, defense, medical, commercial, and weapons industries. AAMI is honored to have its weapon systems in the hands of United States military forces, orbiting the planet on the International Space Station Alpha, and in computer chassis supporting our world’s growing technological advances.

Specializing in precision Sheetmetal fabrication, CNC machining, aluminum dip brazing, and other related processes, AAMI has prided itself on providing an environment that may service the many needs of each of their customers. The facility now spans over 150,000 square feet with over two hundred employees, working in twenty-six different departments. In order to continue to provide the optimal “one stop shop”, the company is committed to the continued growth of its operations and capabilities.

AAMI Essential Responsibilities:

• Primary focus is on built to print, designing fixtures, helping Project Manager (PM) with quotes.
• Design review for built to print – Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T).
• Designing new parts using SolidWorks.
• Developing protypes and test procedures – “from cradle to grave for internal and external clients”.
• Designing custom fixtures and tooling for manufacturing, collaborating with our machinist, and working with assembly/operators/sheet metal fabricators.
• Work with a Project Manager to validate external designs and assist with quoting; if a client wants us to build something for them using a technical data package (TDP) and models, we create our own copy that we can use OR built to print (customer already has the design) so we build it by validating the design and confirming the cost of building of the item.
• Giving presentations to customers.

SKILLS:

• Lighter Experienced - Requires a BSEE, MSEE, BSME degree and 2+ years’ experience in a related field, OR commensurate education and/or experience.
• Senior Position - Requires a BSEE, MSEE, BSME degree and 8+ years's experience.
• SolidWorks experience; Must be able to learn and utilize solid model and CNC programming software.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance experience, GD&T
• Drafting – we make our own prints.
• 3D Printing – FDM, Fused Deposition Modeling manufacturing
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Machine Shop Fabrication
• Design for manufacturability
• Common materials, heat treating and surface coatings.
• Mechanical Designs
• Strong ability to communicate with others, machinists, clients, fabricators.
• Must have a high level of CNC and manual machining experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 8 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85705: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• engineering: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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