• Job Description

  Req#: 11605

  Olin Winchester, LLC (“Winchester”), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking a New Product Development Engineer . This position will be located at the Oxford, Mississippi 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*:

  · Act as project manager of new product development programs encompassing all product categories (i.e., consumer products, law enforcement, industrial, and military).

  · Responsible for all stages of development from the initial research through prototyping and initial production coordination.

  · Aerodynamic analysis, ballistic testing and photography, manufacturing tool design, equipment design, process definition, and quality documentation.

  · Troubleshoot new product constraints as they arise in manufacturing.

  · Lead continuous improvement initiatives that offer innovation, lean practices, and/or cost reductions.

  · Keep abreast of competitive new product development and maintain an awareness of new product requirements within the industry.

  · Assist Marketing with technical support relative to presentations, demonstrations, and new product discoveries working with Law Enforcement, Military, and Industrial representatives, as well as outdoor writers covering commercial products.
  
  

  Position Requirements*:

  · Bachelor's Degree** in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred, with the minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

  · Recent or past engineering or co-op and/or intern experience in a manufacturing environment; Product development experience preferred.

  · Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously preferred.

  · Prior Winchester experience in a relevant position preferred.

  · Experience with Microsoft Office and three-dimensional computer aided modeling required; Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor preferred.

  · Ability to travel occasionally, up to 5%

  · 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.

  · 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
  
  

  What’s in it for you?
  
  

  While many of our employees have worked at Olin for their entire career, we constantly strive 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 parental leave and additional leave programs

  · Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1

  · Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000)

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

  · Volunteer Paid Time Off Program

  · Short term incentive program participation

  · 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.

  **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.

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

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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.

• About the company

  Olin Corporation is an American manufacturer of ammunition, chlorine, and sodium hydroxide.

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