Full Time Monday - Friday

40-45 hours per week

Salary Range: Based on experience

Reports to: Owner/President

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE 
The chosen candidate will design and develop complex, non-derivative new products and support improvements to these products in the first years of production as well as the continued development of derivative product. Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency, quality and reliability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• As part of a cross-functional team, provide expert technical leadership for Product Introduction and process improvement projects as related to the NPD program. Support the development and execution of project milestones, resource requirements, budget and timing

• Define product configuration and part geometry using 3-D CAD software. Develop and manage complex mechanisms. Create fully dimensioned drawings using GD&T

• Utilize best practices, including DFM, DFA, stack analysis, etc. and interface with manufacturing, process engineering, vendors, etc. to ensure designs are optimized for cost, quality, and performance. Use advanced analysis tools to fully qualify high risk areas of designs, such as non-linear finite element analysis and design of experiment techniques

• Develop technical product specifications and validation test plans. Outline and execute empirical testing to verify concepts, ensure reliability, and refine component design

• Manage bills of material and track component status

• Support manufacturing during initial production of products introductions

• Participate in business initiatives for non-routine aspects of assignment and overall business improvements to reduce overall new product development project timing and costs

• Generation and revision of CAD drawings and models, component inspection, prototype build and product testing

• Coordinate with other functional areas to ensure that projects are completed on budget and in a timely manner

• Other responsibilities may include writing technical reports, creation of design spreadsheets, and statistical analysis of test data

• Supervise and direct R&D machine shop personnel and resources to achieve department objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree and/or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline

• 3-5 years of experience in the design and development of complex mechanical mechanisms

• US Citizen legally able to handle firearms and ITAR restricted products and information

• Expert Solid-works user

• Solid understanding and application of GD&T

• Solid understanding of configuration control principles

• Demonstrated knowledge of stage gate product introduction methods  

• Knowledge of statistics and statistical software a plus

• Must be organized and maintain accurate and neat records and files

• Must have working knowledge of MS Office applications

• Lean Manufacturing certificate

• Supervisory experience desired but not required

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, and standing or sitting for extended periods of time.  May perform testing outside year-around

• Travel – primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.