Jobs at Vista Outdoor Inc.

Plans and improves manufacturing processes, troubleshoots production issues, analyzes operational data, leads engineering and capital projects, implements corrective actions, maintains process documentation, supports lean efficiency improvements, writes technical reports, and provides technical guidance and training to manufacturing personnel.

Supports the development, programming, testing, and integration of industrial automation and control systems. Responsibilities include PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, manufacturing equipment integration, electrical documentation, process improvement, machine-data integration with MES/SCADA/IT systems, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires foundational programming, electrical controls, schematic interpretation, and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment that may involve hazardous materials.

Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and improves Cold Header Shell manufacturing equipment. Performs preventive and predictive maintenance, repairs mechanical systems, conducts quality inspections, documents maintenance activity, supports machine setup, and contributes to Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives. The role requires safe operation in a demanding industrial environment, collaboration across teams, cross-training across manufacturing cells, and flexibility to work 12-hour shifts and overtime.

Leads the design, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of enterprise Cisco network infrastructure. Manages switching, wireless, SD-WAN, network access control, VPN, monitoring, routing, and connectivity systems. Supports architecture, site deployments, hardware refreshes, circuit turn-ups, migrations, vendor coordination, documentation, projects, change management, on-call operations, and critical outage response.

Performs preventive, routine, and minor maintenance on production machinery and support equipment. Conducts machine changeovers, troubleshoots malfunctions, sets tooling, makes adjustments, and assists engineers with equipment and process troubleshooting. Supports manufacturing associates, mentors operators and technicians, follows safety and process instructions, and records production information. The role requires physical work in a loud manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, dust, lubricants, flammables, and explosives.

Oversees RF loading manufacturing operations across shifts, maintains and troubleshoots machinery, performs basic machine shop work, and improves processes. Coordinates with engineering and quality, updates tooling lists, SOPs, and training plans, standardizes changeovers, and trains and signs off new employees. Requires strong technical, leadership, communication, safety, and teamwork skills, along with machine shop or metalworking experience and flexibility across shifts.

Designs, implements, maintains, and improves electrical systems, controls, equipment, and automation for a manufacturing facility. Develops PLC programs and HMI interfaces, coordinates installations and upgrades, oversees electrical projects, ensures code and safety compliance, troubleshoots production equipment, supports proof-of-concept projects, and trains team members. The role also manages project schedules and budgets while developing scalable technologies for multiple facilities.

Leads supplier quality strategy, audits, qualification, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across a manufacturing network. Partners with sourcing, engineering, operations, and suppliers to improve quality, capability, delivery, and risk management. Supports APQP, PPAP, FAI, new product introductions, process validation, regulatory compliance, and supplier performance monitoring. The role requires engineering or related education, substantial manufacturing experience, and expertise in quality systems and problem-solving methodologies.

Provides administrative, legal, compliance, marketing, and office operations support. Responsibilities include calendar and travel coordination, expense processing, event planning, document and invoice management, legal and compliance tracking, reporting, order coordination, office supply management, shipping, and handling confidential information. The role supports Legal, Compliance, HR, Marketing, and Customer Support teams while serving as a cross-functional liaison.

Leads rifle ammunition product development from design and testing through manufacturing launch. Manages documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, raw material qualifications, equipment capability, bills of materials, and process improvements. Coordinates engineering technicians and cross-functional teams, performs failure analysis, resolves production issues, supports technical marketing activities, and works with vendors and technical resources. The role involves potentially hazardous flammable and explosive materials with required safety training.

Operates machines and production processes involving explosive materials, transports raw and finished goods, performs quality checks, documents process information, maintains clean and safe work areas, and follows plant, safety, and ISO procedures. May handle hazardous waste under supervision and must use required protective equipment. The role requires physical handling, attendance, overtime availability, basic computer skills, and compliance with hazardous-material regulations.

Operates machines and manufacturing processes to convert raw materials into semi-finished or finished products. Responsibilities include loading materials, conveying materials, documenting processes, maintaining process integrity, following safety procedures, keeping work areas clean, attending meetings, and handling hazardous waste under supervision until required training is completed.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, machinery, and equipment for ammunition production. Troubleshoots production issues, implements cost reductions, reviews drawings and bills of materials, processes engineering changes, supports product introduction, and manages major equipment failure projects. The role also includes equipment guarding, safety compliance, capital expenditure justification, process redesign, documentation, and coordination with manufacturing personnel.

Supports the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems. Analyzes operational data, resolves root causes, improves safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance, and leads process and capital projects. Collaborates with product development, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and operations teams; prepares technical reports, guides shop personnel, and supports training and new product introductions.

Develops and validates ammunition products and manufacturing processes, manages product development programs, supports new product introductions, evaluates equipment and materials, improves efficiency, resolves production issues, and leads engineering, cost-improvement, and capital projects. The role collaborates with product development, operations, quality, manufacturing personnel, vendors, and marketing while providing technical guidance and supporting testing, documentation, and commercialization.

Leads rifle ammunition product development from design through launch, managing testing, documentation, quality specifications, budgets, timelines, materials, and manufacturing integration. Works with technicians, operations, vendors, and marketing; conducts failure analysis, resolves design and production issues, evaluates equipment capabilities, establishes bills of materials, and supports process improvements. The role may involve exposure to flammables and explosives and requires compliance with safety and federal regulations.

Leads capital and non-capital manufacturing engineering projects, including equipment and process design, project execution, cost reduction, tooling improvements, product launches, supplier and material qualification, troubleshooting, engineering change orders, and FMEAs. The role supports high-volume metallic parts manufacturing and requires coordination across engineering, product development, suppliers, and factory operations, including work around flammables and explosives.

Operates and monitors production machines and processes during the evening shift. Loads and transports materials, performs quality checks, documents process information, maintains clean and safe work areas, and may handle hazardous waste under supervision. Requires adherence to safety, plant, and ISO procedures, along with attendance, overtime flexibility, and physical ability to lift, push, stand, bend, and use protective equipment.

Leads daily manufacturing operations and hourly employees on the evening shift. Ensures safety, quality, cost, inventory accuracy, and production schedule compliance. Drives continuous improvement, investigates accidents and performance issues, coordinates with maintenance, warehouse, engineering, planning, quality, and purchasing, and manages employee training, evaluations, attendance, and communications across shifts.

Supervises manufacturing production operations to achieve safety, quality, demand, employee, cost, and on-time delivery goals. Leads production-floor employees, manages performance and training, coordinates with Quality Assurance, monitors production reports and process issues, supports budgeting and process improvements, maintains safety and quality documentation, and promotes Lean Manufacturing and Servant Leadership practices.