Product Development Engineer I

Description

JOB TITLE: Product Development Engineer I

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Development Engineer I is responsible for the design and development of new products (firearms & accessories), as well as improvements and support to existing products. This person participates, in varying capacities, in all phases of product development, including building and testing prototypes, sourcing/purchasing, quality control, manufacturing engineering, and marketing. The product development engineer is an integral part of a multifunctional team that helps ensure success of a product throughout its entire life cycle.

REQUIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience with 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation with CAD software (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CREO, CATIA, etc.). • 1+ years of experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (“GD&T”) per ASME Y14.5 • Familiarity with firearms and the ability to work with firearms in a safe manner

PREFERED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• SolidWorks experience • Previous experience in product development or design engineering • Experience with the practical use of quality inspection equipment and measurement tools • Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is preferred; however, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

CORE DUTIES

• Design and develop 3D models and 2D drawings in support of new and existing products • Provide input/ideas for new products • Plan, conduct, and document hands-on testing of products • Troubleshoot and create solutions for production issues • Work closely with Quality team to gather and analyze inspection data • Design assembly fixtures/gauges • Create standardized work instructions for assembly processes • Generate technical content for use in creation of user manuals and similar documentation • Other duties as assigned by management

HOURS

• 1st shift position • Monday through Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates that accept an offer of employment will be required to pass a background and drug screen.? Candidates must also meet ATF requirements for firearm possession.

BENEFITS

• PTO with annual rollover; accrual beginning at 90 days • 9 holidays and 1 floating holiday; and Veteran's Day paid double for employees whose DD214 is on file • 4 traditional and 2 basic coverage health insurance plans to choose from • Employer contribution monthly on healthcare plans • Traditional and Roth 401k options with company match • Company paid Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment insurance • Company paid Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access • 2 dental insurance plans • Vision insurance • Supplemental insurances including: accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital plans • HSA and FSA options • Short-term and long-term disability • Supplemental life insurance options • Employee discounts on company products