Senior Design Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and mentoring design engineering work functions including 3D Modeling, Mechanical Drawings, Project Timelines, Validation Plans, Design for Manufacturability, & Simulation (FEA and dynamic).
• Lead design of new firearms platforms, components, and accessories.
• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Design, prototype, and test various firearms and firearms-related accessories.
• Design products to meet all requirements.
• Present design reviews and test results for management and stakeholders.
• Work with Product Development/Sales and Marketing team to define new products.
• Interact with Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers to define production standards and documents.
• Cook with Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Manufacturing, Accounting, and Marketing.
• Support product from design through launch.
• Support manufacturing with design optimization and production test procedures.
• Support and Implement changes from VA/VE activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Five or more years' experience in design engineering in a manufacturing setting
• Extensive knowledge in designing firearms
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks; Simulation experience preferred
• Knowledge of Design & Process FMEA, DVPR, Error-Proofing, VA/VE and Root Cause Analysis; LEAN methodologies and Six Sigma knowledge preferred
• Proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Ability to read and interpret documents including reports, specifications, and standards
• Ability to solve complex problems and communicate information to managers, peers, suppliers, and subordinates

As part of our hiring process, Walther Manufacturing requires all candidates to undergo a background check and drug screening. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.