Design Engineer, Ammunition

About Caracal Light Ammunition

Founded in 1998, CARACAL Light Ammunition is a leading manufacturer of small-arms ammunition, recognized for its innovation, precision, and reliability. Our products meet the latest US-MIL SPEC, NATO, and CIP standards, ensuring superior performance for military and law enforcement applications. Backed by advanced manufacturing technologies, state-of-the-art testing facilities, and a strong Continuous Improvement Programme, CARACAL Light Ammunition delivers excellence throughout the entire ammunition lifecycle—from design and production to testing and decommissioning. Quality, safety, and consistency are built into every round we produce.

Core Accountabilities

• Able to design small ammunition systems from concept through to production under the guidance.
• Conduct detailed ballistics testing to evaluate the effectiveness, accuracy, and performance of ammunition under various environmental conditions according to MIL, NATO and CIP standards.
• Analyze the impact of ammunition design changes on flight dynamics, penetration, and terminal ballistics.
• Perform trajectory modeling and simulation to predict ammunition behavior and optimize design.
• Ensure that ammunition designs comply with relevant industry standards, military specifications (MIL-SPEC), and safety regulations (e.g., ATF, EPA, OSHA).
• Improvises the product specific knowledge;
• Develops and implements detailed work plans for product development and research to fulfill company requirements;
• Provides and implements project plans to meet company objectives for new products;
• Provides advice and recommendation to the management/board of directors about the development of the new products and technologies;
• Works in close collaboration with internal team members and external suppliers to develop concepts and products;
• Supports in developing presentations for new ideas and innovative designs and conducts as required;
• Provides assistance in managing the release of all technical documentation including drawings, design failure mode effects and analysis (DFMEA) and design validation and reporting (DVP&R); work in Solid Works/FEA and PDM softwares.
• Creates 3D model concepts for discussion and approval;
• Creates 2D drawings of approved 3D models for production and manufacturing;
• Works towards ensuring that the document release is according to international standards as established by the organization;
• Maintains high safety standard for safe operation and product designs; and
• Adheres to Engineering Department’s policies, procedures and work processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Take responsible approach to health, safety and environmental risks involved in your specific job capacity within the organization.
• Actively participate in EHS initiatives and other safety related teams in the organization.
  
  

Experience & Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years experience in manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or ammunition industries.
  
  

Key Skills

• Advance Knowledge of CAE tools
• Knowledge of Engineering policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Manufacturing techniques
• CAD/FAE & PDM
  
  

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