Sr. Design Engineer

Position Summary

The Sr. Design Engineer is responsible for developing new firearms and/or accessories as well as initiating legacy product improvements. Responsibilities also include exercising sound engineering judgement, presenting analysis summaries which support design decisions, and coaching R&D staff.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to and provide technical leadership in the development of innovative firearms and/or related products which meet product requirements and cost targets.
• Generate and check drawings, ensuring a functional dimensioning scheme, appropriate GD&T, and ASME Y14.5 compliance.
• Determine required tolerance stack analyses for product designs and ensure final design results showing acceptability are documented.
• Identify QAPs with consideration for tolerance stack contributions, and Quality Function/FMECA characteristics.
• Independently complete complex, accurate analyses using two or more of the following tools: FEA, motion, CFD, heat transfer, or other software.
• Review analyses completed by other Engineers for accuracy and provide guidance for identified concerns.
• Process all levels of change orders through the PLM system.
• Responsible for the accuracy of assemblies and BOMs.
• Ensure test plans used to evaluate new or modified products are logical and thorough. Coordinate Test Technician activity, assisting with testing as necessary.
• Review test data and ensure hypotheses, conclusions, and next steps are valid. Verify accuracy and completeness of test reports.
• Responsible for DFM of complete products, coordinating activities with Manufacturing Engineers, and vendors.
• Track product cost rolls against targets and implement design changes as necessary to meet plans.
• Evaluate part inspection data and determine the acceptability of non-conformances, providing feedback to suppliers.
• Develop and manage Intellectual Property through patent searches, patent applications, and trade studies.
• Lead the continuous improvement of technical information, analytical methods, design practices, and other R&D activities.
• Lead and sustain 5s activities.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Follow safe firearms handling practices, and all range safety procedures when in the range area.

Education/Experience & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 7-10 years of previous engineering experience in a R&D environment.
• Capable of performing highly complex analyses such as FEA, kinematic and dynamic motion, CFD, and/or heat transfer.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient using CAD software to create parametric solid models, complex mated assemblies, and associated drawings; SolidWorks experience highly preferred.
• Experienced using a PLM system for complete product lines; Agile preferred.
• Able to generate clear, fully dimensioned, ASME Y14.5 compliant drawings of complex parts using logical datum structures and functional dimensioning schemes.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, stamping/fine blanking, extrusion, forging, and casting is required, as well as knowledge in material selection, heat treatment, and coatings.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Experience in using and maintaining firearms and/or related products preferred.
• Familiarity with ITAR, ATF and EAR regulations is preferred.
• Familiarity with NATO and TOP standards as well as Mil-Specs is preferred.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team, provide guidance to less experienced team members, and work independently, with minimal guidance.
• Possess practical experience with mechanical assembly techniques.
• Able to independently define and resolve complex problems by collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and executing viable solutions.