DESIGN ENGINEER
We are searching for a Product Design Engineer with good creativity and excellent problem-solving skills to join our exciting team of design engineers! 2+ years’ experience in mechanical/product design is preferred. Experience with composites is a plus.
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and have a passion for the hunting and shooting industries. As a member of our engineering Team, a Product Design Engineer is expected to work collaboratively with peers, leadership, and key operation managers. This position will require design efforts from inception to production for both new firearm products and improvement with existing products.
Responsibilities
· Use CAD (SolidWorks) to create and/or modify designs with lean manufacturing principles and design for ease of manufacturing and customer satisfaction in mind.
· Capable of learning GD&T and how to conduct tolerance analysis studies to assure parts fit and function properly. Lead and participate in design and process reviews as required.
· Work with production personnel to dissect and solve design issues as well as implement cost reduction ideas regarding company products.
· Prepare technical documents such as test procedures, technical reports, component manuals, etc.
· Present product proposals to marketing, sales and management as required.
· Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.
· Coordinate internally with marketing, sales, purchasing, quality control, production etc. as required.
Desirable skills:
· Firearms design experience
· Firearms manufacturing experience
· Composite design and manufacturing experience
· Lean manufacturing and Lean product development experience
· 3D modeling and drafting experience (SolidWorks preferred)
· Familiarity with GD&T concepts
· Good understanding of various manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, composite lay-up procedures, investment casting, etc.,
Education/Training Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or similar discipline. Educational requirements may be substituted with sufficient hands-on experience.
Salary: Dependent on experience.
Location: Near Salina, UT
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) 4% Match Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
10-hour shift Ability to Relocate to: Near Salina, UT (Relocate before starting work is required) Work Location: In person
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
