Job Description

Job Title:  Range Technician

Location:  Cleveland, OH

Business Unit:  Team Wendy

Purpose of Position:

We are currently looking for a skilled Ballistic Range Quality Technician to manage the testing and evaluation process for the development of advanced ballistic protective products. This is a critical role that requires in-depth knowledge of ballistic technology and the ability to oversee all aspects of the testing and evaluation process. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all testing is conducted in compliance with industry standards and that all products are thoroughly evaluated for quality and performance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about ballistic protection and looking to make a significant impact in this field.

Essential Duties and/or Functions:

• Review and become a subject matter expert on relevant testing standards, methods, and procedures. 
• Help develop, set up, and follow established test plans and procedures to support production testing.
• Complete the testing of new or improved designs to validate they meet customer and/or internally driven requirements.
• Support design and implementation of testing equipment and fixtures.
• Analyze test data using statistics and other established reporting formats and techniques.
• Communicate test results clearly in written reports/formal presentations and make general recommendations based on analysis of testing results.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support and contribute content for compliance with all company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, safety, and environmental regulations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and test protocols.
• Experience adhering to safety procedures and protocols.

Preferred/Desired Skills and/or Experiences:

• Firearms experience is preferred. 
• Prior experience in a ballistic testing environment is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in an Engineering or relevant Science discipline. 
• Quality certifications
• Prior CPR and first aid training 

Internal Relationships:

• R&D Engineering
• Quality 

External Relationships:

• LAT Testing DOD Ballistic Testing Requirements
• DCMA - Vendor 3RD Party Support

Required Training:

• Complete RSO Training with 90 days 
• ISO 9001-2015 Understanding

About Avon Technologies:

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders.  With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection.  We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package 
• Learning and Development Opportunities 
• Bonus Plan 
• 401k Matching 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Mentorship Program  

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
 
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
 
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
 
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $19.00 to $23.00 per hour.  The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability