Jobs at Daniel Defense, LLC

Supports manufacturing readiness and new product integration by validating routings, BOMs, part data, costs, tooling, materials, and ERP records. Coordinates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams during product launches, process validation, first-article builds, and production ramp-up. Investigates production issues caused by inaccurate system data, supports change control and ERP activities, and develops manufacturing documentation. The role also contributes to safety, quality, Lean improvement, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.

Plans and integrates manufacturing machinery and equipment, develops CNC programs, designs fixtures and workholding solutions, and supports machining operations. Conducts capability studies, troubleshoots and runs off CNC equipment, evaluates equipment needs, oversees installations, and contributes to process improvement. Mentors engineers and machinists in machining, fixture design, workholding, and programming while managing multiple projects and supporting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.

Leads manufacturing industrialization projects from design release through product launch. Coordinates Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing while managing schedules, risks, readiness reviews, ERP manufacturing data, tooling, materials, documentation, training, capacity, and production requirements. Drives cross-functional actions, resolves launch barriers, reports status and recovery plans, and improves industrialization processes and standards. The role requires work in a manufacturing environment and supports safety, quality, delivery, and productivity initiatives.

Own and develop the Magento ecommerce platform, including storefront code, administration, infrastructure, integrations, analytics, performance, security, and reliability. Manage AWS and Linux environments, deployments, monitoring, APIs, checkout configuration, and compliance functionality for firearms commerce. Direct an external Magento agency, review technical solutions and code, oversee releases, and maintain documentation and incident procedures. The role also supports experimentation, ecommerce tracking, Core Web Vitals, and platform integrations with business systems.

Manages new product development projects from concept through commercialization. Leads cross-functional teams, oversees scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, risks, vendors, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Maintains project documentation, KPIs, and stage-gate processes while supporting product innovation, quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a firearms manufacturing environment. Limited travel is required.

Leads the ideation, development, positioning, and go-to-market execution of limited-edition and custom products. Conducts customer and market research, defines product requirements, supports the new product roadmap, develops messaging and content, trains Sales and Marketing teams, and collaborates with Engineering, Product Development, Operations, and external partners. The role also presents product stories internally and externally and supports product launches, with 15–25% annual travel.

Develops, tests, audits, and improves manufacturing processes, equipment layouts, tooling, workflows, and quality systems in a metalworking environment. Analyzes production, labor, and material costs; maintains process documentation and ERP engineering masters; coordinates equipment maintenance; trains machinists and operators; and supports safety, quality, delivery, and productivity initiatives. Requires knowledge of GD&T, SolidWorks or Mastercam, manufacturing practices, project management, and regulatory compliance.

Maintains fixed assets, reconciles prepaid, accrual, debt, and tax accounts, prepares sales and federal excise tax returns, analyzes expense trends, explains variances, and supports external and bank audits. The role also contributes to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. It may supervise junior accountants and requires strong analytical, organizational, Excel, ERP, and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.

Designs, prototypes, tests, and improves firearms and related accessories. Develops CAD models, drawings, specifications, material and coating selections, cost estimates, risk assessments, and test procedures. Collaborates with manufacturing, sales, marketing, vendors, and customers to deliver cost-effective products and provide technical support. Requires mechanical engineering expertise, extensive SolidWorks experience, GD&T knowledge, FEA capability, and manufacturing-environment experience.

Leads enterprise SIOP, master production scheduling, production and capacity planning, inventory strategy, and planning system governance. Translates demand into executable supply and production plans while balancing customer needs, manufacturing capacity, supplier capability, inventory, and financial objectives. Owns planning metrics, ERP parameters, MRP processes, PFEP strategies, scenario planning, recovery activities, and cross-functional alignment. Develops the Planning organization and drives continuous improvement, ERP optimization, and operational readiness.

Plans and executes quality assurance and control activities for manufacturing processes and products. Analyzes quality data, develops inspection methods and process control plans, supports engineering changes and first article inspections, and leads root-cause analysis, corrective actions, capability studies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partners with Engineering and Operations to improve process controls, trains personnel on quality tools, and maintains performance metrics and quality documentation.

Leads manufacturing engineering operations, supporting new product development, production, process improvement, lean manufacturing, cost reduction, CNC programming, tooling, and corrective actions. Manages and develops engineering team members, ensures project milestones and safety goals, designs workholding solutions in CAD, improves manufacturing layouts and workflows, and collaborates with research, quality, and maintenance teams to improve production efficiency, quality, delivery, and cost.