Product Engineer

Who We Are

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Service Awards

Experienced & innovative design engineer that has proven results in the firearm industry. Must have demonstrated the ability to design and launch safe, firearms, fire controls and actions. Ideal candidate will be responsible for all elements of new product design from conceptual design to product launch, as well as continuing product support. These designs must meet both Smith & Wesson and industry standards. The controls and actions will be related to Revolvers, Pistols and various Long Guns with various operating systems. Design experience with MIM, PIM and traditional machining is critical. Senior Engineer position will interface with leadership, operations and various support team members to meet product launch deadlines and cost targets. Including design for automation and design for manufacture.

Perform Engineering tasks either as the administrator of a small project requiring standardized course of action, or as the administrator of an assigned segment of a larger project. Projects consist of solving production design problems and developing new models and meeting project deadlines as outlined by the Project Management Team. Requires strict compliance with all Company policies as defined by the Executive Management Team, as well as adherence to the Company's Quality manual and ISO Policy, and conducting business with ethical business practices at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Create solid works solid models, assembly models, and detail drawings.
• Perform finite element analyses and mechanism simulation, kinematic simulation, linear stress analysis, and transient thermal analysis.
• Be able to problem solve in a disciplined, organized manner, and document findings.
• Understand the needs of the team and be able to work in a manner that facilitates teamwork.
• Work to define product requirements and improvements.
• Design novel mechanisms to suit requirements for new product offerings.
• Perform design layouts to validate design before creation of prototypes.
• Work with machine shop to create prototypes of new components.
• Lead testing exercises to validate new product designs and product improvements.
• Work with support staff to complete project activities (draftsman and technicians).
• Work within Product team to update business activity status.
• Provide a flexible resource to aid in the process engineering portion of product development.

NOTE : This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum requirement : Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Master's degree preferred
• 4 -10 years' experience in a Product Development role with a demonstrated track record of :
• Establishing product design with an eye toward manufacturing processes to assure quality and cost objectives are consistently achieved.
• Assure that schedules meet both internal and external requirements and that work is performed to established standards
• Making engineering prototypes samples for testing.
• Experience in the Firearms industry required

Competencies and Skills

• Good command of the English language demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong communication, presentation & organizational skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD software, or other major Solid Modeling software
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently & autonomously
• Extensive experience and use of theoretical concepts to perform analysis and design.
• Ability to train, advise and assist less experienced professionals
• Ability to travel to support development.

Physical Demands

• Continuous : standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing / pulling, and reaching.
• Occasional : kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, fine and gross upper body motor movement.
• Maximum lift : to 30 pounds and assisted lifting.
• Occasional lifting : 0 to 30 pounds.

NOTE : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required : Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.