Position Mission:

As a Senior Product Development Engineer, you'll be pivotal in creating new products, enhancing existing ones, and driving cost-reduction initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Product Development Engineering Manager, you'll collaborate closely with our cross-functional team from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all technical aspects of multiple projects through the engineering lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and outcome delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track progress, and report performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product specifications.
• Conduct regular project meetings to review and update status, logistics, resources, schedules, and objectives, ensuring early problem identification and corrective actions.
• Develop detailed product specifications that integrate technical capabilities, market opportunities, and customer feedback.
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD drafting tools (SolidWorks) for new and modified designs.
• Create comprehensive technical data packages, including drawings, BOMs, and test plans.
• Maintain a library of all technical drawings.
• Assemble and test prototypes to ensure proper form, fit, and function.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies for product lines.
• Resolve and document product integrity issues promptly.
• Apply GD&T to verify manufacturing feasibility of designs.
• Perform dynamic product testing using various test equipment.
• Manage material selection for design components, with FEA knowledge as a plus.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to launch new products.
• Develop and execute test plans and evaluate prototype performance.
• Review project proposals for technical feasibility, timeframe, funding, and resource requirements.
• Conduct internal project reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans, reporting potential issues to upper management.
• Generate and apply project postmortem findings for continuous improvement.
• Plan and organize technical projects from start to finish.
• Supervise and train project staff as needed.
• Travel periodically to support project and client needs.
• Protect company information confidentiality.
• Adhere to all applicable ISO standards.
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of firearms safety.
• Maintain a clean workstation and department area.
• Report maintenance and safety issues to management.
• Foster a positive attitude and maintain professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
• Participate in the 5S process within the work area.

Qualifications & Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in new product development within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive CAD knowledge (SolidWorks preferred) with FEA and GD&T expertise.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances (ANSI Y14.5).
• Proven ability to manage projects and teams, delivering products on schedule and within budget.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes, including castings, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, machining, forgings, and additive manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in highly concurrent, collaborative, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Strong self-motivation and communication skills, with the ability to prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Experience in firearm manufacturing and product development is a plus.