Engineering Director jobs in Pine Bluff, AR

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares. 

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

• Uses basic principles of science, engineering and mathematics to aid in solving technical problems in the Operations/Engineering environment.
• Assists the Engineers/Maintenance with solutions to manufacturing problems pertaining to structures, equipment and machinery.
• Initiates Work Orders in the system and maintains a schedule for projects.
• Assists Engineers and Operations with set-up of various machines, fixtures and equipment in Manufacturing.
• Responsible for collecting data and recording results on various engineering projects.
• With guidance from Supervisor, investigates various manufacturing problems, compiles pertinent data and presents results to appropriate leader.
• Assists with Continuous Improvement projects within the Operations/Engineering department.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Supervisor.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

• Must be well organized, detail oriented, knowledgeable of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and able to learn other Engineering apps, as needed.
• Familiar with business math, internet, calculator, copier, telephone and fax machine.
• Must be focused on Continuous Improvement in all aspects of the Plant.
• Must show an outstanding degree of judgment, organization, planning, initiative, and flexibility. 

• Must show accuracy, concentration, alertness, detail-oriented.

• Must be able to work calmly and reasonably under pressure from demand for production and other exigencies. 
• Lifting materials up to 50 pounds. 
• Walking up and down steps, between buildings as the situation warrants. 

• Customer Focus Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers.  Must be results oriented and work hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
• Ethics and Values Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance.  Rewards the right values and disapproves of others.
• Problem Solving Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
• Integrity and Trust Widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
• Functional/Technical Skills Possesses the skills to be effective in the job.  Maintains the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Listening Practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others.
• Action-oriented Full of energy, willing to take action.
• Composure Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence.
• Values Diversity Supports fair and equal treatment for all.

• 2 year Associate’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent.
• 5-7 years experience in a manufacturing job setting.
• Self motivated with demonstrated sense of responsibility and analytical skills. 
• Good communication skills and high degree of integrity. 
• Able to interface and work productively across all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to read and write English.

Work Hours

4/10 workweek

To Apply

Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com  

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet