What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Product Design Engineer position at Beretta?
JOB SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE
The Sr. Product Design Engineer is responsible for all matters related to product (firearm) design and transition
into production. This includes research and development, design, improvement, problem solving, failure analysis,
testing, procedures, internal communication & documentation, supplier interface during development, project management, project budgeting, and
product cost tracking.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manage product development programs / projects and ensure that safety, cost, quality, and schedule are established and maintained
- Responsible for the development of new product families and expansion of existing product
- Manage various projects supporting internal stage gate development process
- Develop test plans, conduct, manage, and control product testing in support of R&D Quality / Test personnel
- Partner with Product Marketing to write technical product procedures and specifications
- Design and evaluate new products and components
- Generate complex CAD components and mechanisms for new products
- Assess and verify through calculation and / or FEM analysis of required safety and functioning of firearm mechanisms and components of mechanical stress and consequent related expected duration
- Utilize proven and establish problem-solving techniques to generate solutions to design problems and in support of production issues
- Investigate and introduce product improvements (cost, performance, manufacturability, quality, etc...)
- Responsible for the development of virtual prototyping capabilities, modeling methods, innovative materials, and technologies
- Forecast, propose, and assess new technologies and materials
- Support innovation through patents, trademarks, design, and authorship's rights
- Assist in the management of and apply for intellectual property protection as appropriate according to US, European, and International laws, and regulations
- Support strategic objectives and product planning efforts
- Mentor and support engineering staff while overseeing multiple R&D projects and
programs
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS :
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed in a professional group office environment as well as laboratory
and test range environments. Requires the ability to physically and safely test, evaluate and maintain various
firearms including pistols, rifles and shotguns (semiautomatic, bolt action, pump action, fully automatic) including extensive live fire testing. Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.
Beretta USA, Corp. is an EEO / AA employer and committed to
creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness
across our organizations.
