OPERATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER 2
DANIEL DEFENSE LLC · Ellabell, Georgia, United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best…
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best…
Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.
As the Operations Project Engineer 2 , you will be responsible for the functions outlined below.
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
Independently lead standard and moderately complex industrialization projects from design release through FAI, LRIP, production readiness, and product launch.
Work hand in hand with NPD Project Management as the primary liaison and communication funnel between NPD and Operations for assigned products and solicitations, coordinating Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
Develop and manage integrated Operations project schedules, industrialization deliverables, action registers, risk logs, readiness checklists, resource needs, and recovery plans; Create, maintain, and validate ERP product and manufacturing data, including item masters, bills of material, routings, resources, runtimes, labor standards, lead times, costing inputs, and planning parameters.
Coordinate tooling, fixtures, programs, materials, documentation, training, inspection planning, capacity, and scheduling requirements needed for prototype builds, FAI, capability validation, LRIP, and launch.
Lead assigned Operations readiness reviews and participate in NPD-led gate reviews; consolidate readiness evidence, communicate Operations input and recommendations, document decisions and actions, and coordinate follow-up.
Identify schedule, capacity, capability, quality, material, and data risks; Provide clear project status, constraints, launch risks, and recovery plans through SIOP, product launch meetings, and other operating cadences.
assist with coaching Level 1 engineers and project participants.
Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; Two to five (2–5) years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrialization, new product introduction, project engineering, or operations project management.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead cross-functional projects, manage schedules and risks, facilitate meetings, and drive action owners to complete deliverables.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, FAI, process validation, capability studies, production ramp, and product development gate-review processes, including how Operations supports NPD-led reviews.
Experience creating or maintaining ERP manufacturing data, including item masters, bills of material, routings, runtimes, lead times, labor standards, costing inputs, and planning parameters.
Strong communication, influence, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling, collaboration, workflow, or data-visualization tools.
Strong analytical judgment, urgency, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple product launches with limited supervision.
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.
Daniel Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status, and promotes a Drug-Free Workplace. xzbcwsv
Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best…
Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Defend Freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.
As the Operations Project Engineer 2 , you will be responsible for the functions outlined below.
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
Independently lead standard and moderately complex industrialization projects from design release through FAI, LRIP, production readiness, and product launch.
Work hand in hand with NPD Project Management as the primary liaison and communication funnel between NPD and Operations for assigned products and solicitations, coordinating Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
Develop and manage integrated Operations project schedules, industrialization deliverables, action registers, risk logs, readiness checklists, resource needs, and recovery plans; Create, maintain, and validate ERP product and manufacturing data, including item masters, bills of material, routings, resources, runtimes, labor standards, lead times, costing inputs, and planning parameters.
Coordinate tooling, fixtures, programs, materials, documentation, training, inspection planning, capacity, and scheduling requirements needed for prototype builds, FAI, capability validation, LRIP, and launch.
Lead assigned Operations readiness reviews and participate in NPD-led gate reviews; consolidate readiness evidence, communicate Operations input and recommendations, document decisions and actions, and coordinate follow-up.
Identify schedule, capacity, capability, quality, material, and data risks; Provide clear project status, constraints, launch risks, and recovery plans through SIOP, product launch meetings, and other operating cadences.
assist with coaching Level 1 engineers and project participants.
Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; Two to five (2–5) years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrialization, new product introduction, project engineering, or operations project management.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead cross-functional projects, manage schedules and risks, facilitate meetings, and drive action owners to complete deliverables.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, FAI, process validation, capability studies, production ramp, and product development gate-review processes, including how Operations supports NPD-led reviews.
Experience creating or maintaining ERP manufacturing data, including item masters, bills of material, routings, runtimes, lead times, labor standards, costing inputs, and planning parameters.
Strong communication, influence, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling, collaboration, workflow, or data-visualization tools.
Strong analytical judgment, urgency, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple product launches with limited supervision.
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.
Daniel Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status, and promotes a Drug-Free Workplace. xzbcwsv
Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.

