Design Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties include the following - other duties may be assigned:

• Manufacture prototype parts to assist in new product development
• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Must be able to understand and interpret complex part drawings and understand product design intent.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Use appropriate project management techniques to insure tools, gauges, fixtures, equipment, routings and CMM/CNC programs are fully defined, documented and implemented.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Responsibility to manage and maintain the accuracy of the S&W manufacturing routing database including operation sequence and description, labor hours, set-up and changeover times and machine cycle times as well as appropriate work instructions where applicable.
• Must work effectively with external technical support, and continuously train internal staff.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Works with minimal supervision, establish priority and meet scheduled completion dates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience, Competencies and Education
• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree (BSME) or equivalent and 1-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the firearms industry, and a strong understanding of lean principles)
• Experience with MAZAK Integrex platform preferred
• Experience with MAZATROL Controller preferred
• Experience with PCDMS CMM programming preferred
• Experience with Solidworks preferred
• Experience in addressing needs and concerns of shop personnel in a manufacturing environment and reflecting a background of good customer service skills
• Language Skills
• Must have working command of the English language
• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (verbal instructions, written memos and instructions)
• Computer Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• SolidWorks and knowledge a plus
• CMM programming & PCDMS a plus
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• None

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position
• Participate in and follow all company initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S, etc)