Jobs at Vista Outdoor Inc.

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.

Provide hands-on quality engineering and continuous improvement for shotshell product line: conduct capability studies, DOE, SPC and MSA; lead Six Sigma projects; support ISO9000 and supplier quality; specify and install inspection equipment; support capital projects and quality information systems; provide data analysis and training to plant teams.

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.

Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and improves Cold Header Shell manufacturing equipment in a high-speed industrial environment. Performs preventive and predictive maintenance, repairs mechanical and automated systems, completes quality inspections and documentation, supports machine setup and adjustments, and contributes to Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives. The role requires safe work practices, equipment reliability focus, cross-training across manufacturing cells, physical stamina, and willingness to work a rotating 12-hour night shift and overtime.

Performs manufacturing quality audits, product sampling, visual and dimensional inspections, SPC audits, and process capability studies. Documents findings, communicates quality issues to Operations, and trains adjusters on proper gauging methods. The role requires analyzing data, preparing reports, supporting QMS compliance, and working independently and collaboratively across production areas. Work may involve hazardous areas containing flammables and explosives and requires flexibility for 12-hour day or night shifts.

Coordinates high-volume hourly recruiting and onboarding for a manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include posting jobs, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, tracking candidate flow, managing Workday communications, maintaining recruiting records, supporting pre-employment requirements, and assisting with hiring events and outreach. Partners with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Operations to address hiring needs and provide a positive candidate experience.

Develops, implements, and supports electrical, automation, and PLC control systems for manufacturing equipment and facilities. Responsibilities include designing systems, coordinating installations and testing, overseeing electrical projects, troubleshooting production-line failures, ensuring NEC and OSHA compliance, developing scalable technologies, documenting work, and training team members. The role also supports equipment upgrades, proof-of-concept applications, HMI development, and collaboration across engineering, management, maintenance, and construction teams.

Manufacture, repair, and maintain tools, gauges, and machine components to blueprint specs; set up and operate machine shop equipment; perform precision inspection and welding; troubleshoot and maintain machines; support production schedules and toolroom operations; train backup operators and work with engineers to design tooling and estimate costs.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and machine designs for ammunition production. Troubleshoots production issues, implements cost reductions, reviews drawings and bills of materials, processes engineering changes, supports new product introduction, and manages major equipment failure projects, including capital justification, redesign, execution, documentation, spending, and resources. Work may involve hazardous flammables and explosives with required safety training.

Lead and supervise hourly manufacturing employees to meet safety, quality, cost, and production schedule targets. Drive continuous improvement, analyze performance, train staff, coordinate with support departments, maintain attendance/time records, manage inventory accuracy, perform safety audits/accident investigations, and deliver performance evaluations.

Design, program, and commission PLC-based controls and HMI/SCADA for automated manufacturing. Integrate vision systems, robotics, servo motion, and lasers; ensure NEC/OSHA compliance and machine safety. Lead projects full lifecycle, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical/vision systems, integrate machine data with MES/IT, and mentor team members while developing technical documentation and standards.

Operate and tend production machines, transport raw and finished materials, drain/fill machines, weigh and reconcile scrap in SAP/MRP, perform quality checks, follow safety/ISO/5S standards, complete hazardous waste procedures and forklift operations, and assist with training and continuous improvement.

The Manufacturing Production Associate 2 operates machines, performs quality checks, handles materials, and ensures safety compliance while supporting team training and process documentation.