Senior Design Engineer

Fort Smith, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Walther Manufacturing is looking for a Senior Design Engineer with experience in the field of firearm design and development. This position will have the overall responsibility for the design of new products and the redesign of existing products

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
Coordinate 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:

Bachelors 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
Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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
Coordinate 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:

Bachelors 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
Perform other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management