What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Winchester Ammunition?
Title: Design Engineer
Location: Independence, MO
Salary: $101,300 - $152,600
Schedule: 980 Schedule
Focus: As a Design Engineer with our organization, you will develop, test, and improve products and systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating innovative designs, conducting simulations, drafting technical data packages, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful execution of projects.
Design Engineer Essential Job Functions:
Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.
Rooted in our corporate values , Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.
View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#Winchester
Location: Independence, MO
Salary: $101,300 - $152,600
Schedule: 980 Schedule
Focus: As a Design Engineer with our organization, you will develop, test, and improve products and systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating innovative designs, conducting simulations, drafting technical data packages, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful execution of projects.
Design Engineer Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and optimize product designs and drafting using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo) while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Conduct simulations, hands-on prototyping, tolerance stacking evaluation, and engineering trials to validate design performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, drafting, tool & die machine shops, and cross-functional teams to meet project requirements and improve existing products.
- Apply engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing engineering processes to create cost-effective and efficient designs to specific timelines.
- Maintain a high level of technical documentation, analyze data, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree* in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in design engineering or product development.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo) and simulation tools (DEFORM), and a strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T drafting. Certification in Y14.5 is preferred.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, mechanics of materials, tolerance stacking, precision tool & die design, metal forming, and manufacturing engineering processes.
- Ability to perform a high-level of critical thinking and technical problem-solving analysis, feasibility studies, engineering trials, detailed engineering price estimates, and calculated risk assessments.
- This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
- This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
- This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen.
Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.
Rooted in our corporate values , Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.
View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.
- Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $101,300 - $152,600
