Winchester Equipment Mechanical Engineer

Olin Winchester, LLC ("Winchester"), considered one of the world's leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking an Equipment Mechanical Engineer. 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*:

• Design mechanical systems for new and existing industrial automation equipment to manufacture small caliber ammunition/components.

• Evaluate and design alternatives to existing machinery that will improve efficiency, reliability, product quality, safety, and reduce cost.

• Prepare Capital Requests for equipment related projects. Project responsibility will begin at concept and continue through implementation with an ongoing support role after equipment enters operation.

• Work closely with vendors throughout the quotation, design, and build process to ensure new equipment conforms to specifications.

• Assist Maintenance in troubleshooting equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Recommend and implement equipment and process improvements.

• Direct and coordinate internal and external personnel on the installation of new equipment and equipment improvements.

Position Requirements*:

• Bachelor of Science or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum five years of recent related machine design experience required.

• Microsoft Office is required; Inventor and AutoCAD experience is preferred.

• Experience with mechanical troubleshooting of automation equipment preferred.

• Experience with power presses, packing equipment, and parts feeding systems preferred.

• Ammunition and firearm experience along with knowledge of the shooting industry preferred.

• Must be creative, self-motivated, and an independent thinker.

• 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.

What's in it for you?

Many of our employees have been with us for decades. We constantly strive, however, to bring new people with new points of view into the company. Your career is important to us, and we work with you to create development plans that help you achieve your career goals.

Our employees enjoy the following employment enhancements and more:

• Paid maternity/paternity leave

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1

• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)

• 401(k) with an employer match and Olin retirement contribution account

• Vacation

• Volunteer Paid Time Off Program

• Short term incentive program participation

• Robust rewards and recognition programs

• Pay for Performance Methodology to reward exceptional performance

• Alternate work schedules (location/role specific)

• Diverse Employee Networks

• Employee Ammunition Purchase Program

Why Winchester?

Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation. Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing. Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

• This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

• Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

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Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.