Macomb Arms Plant Gears Up for $23.7 Million Expansion, 136 New Jobs

CQT Weapon Systems, a Macomb Township small-arms manufacturer, is loading up for a $23.7 million expansion that local reporting says will create 136 new jobs at its plant. The company, which produces rifles, components, and tactical accessories, plans to ramp up production and bring on additional staff across machining, assembly, and engineering. It is the latest in a steady run of advanced-manufacturing investments landing in Macomb County.

As reported by Crain's Detroit Business, the expansion carries a $23.7 million price tag and is expected to add 136 jobs. The Crain's item ran today as part of the outlet's manufacturing-and-logistics roundup.

CQT Weapon Systems lists its headquarters at 15773 Leone Drive in Macomb Township and highlights its catalog of rifles and components, reinforcing the firm's small-arms focus. The company describes its work as supporting military and law enforcement customers and emphasizes in-house manufacturing and product development. If the expansion proceeds as outlined, more of that production work would stay rooted in Macomb County.

Macomb's industrial pull

Macomb County has built up a deep industrial base and continues to snag multi-million-dollar projects, with county officials pointing to recent investments and workforce programs that keep the manufacturing talent pipeline flowing. County materials highlight initiatives such as Manufacturing Day and recent plant ribbon-cuttings that connect local students and technicians with shop-floor careers, making the region appealing to manufacturers looking for skilled labor, per Macomb County.

Public job listings suggest CQT is already hiring for precision-manufacturing roles. A posting on Institute Data lists Macomb as the location for a CNC application engineer position, mirroring the kind of skilled hires an expansion would demand. Those openings hint that the company is quietly assembling the workforce it will need for higher-volume production.

The Crain's roundup did not spell out a detailed hiring timeline or indicate whether state or local incentives are in the mix. For now, residents and job seekers will have to wait for formal announcements from the company and local economic-development officials to learn more about timing, wages, and any training partnerships tied to the project.