Mechanical Engineer

Action Target - Provo, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Provo, UT

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

This position at Action Target is designed for a Mechanical Engineer who will provide engineering expertise to support the sustainment of current products and the development of new range products and equipment. The role involves a variety of engineering activities, including research into new technologies and alternative methods, conceptual design, detailed design drafting, product development, project management, and conducting fatigue and stress analysis. The engineer will also be responsible for creating test plans, performing on-site testing, commissioning product installations, and providing general technical support for products. In this role, you will be expected to develop new products and enhancements based on market needs and best practices, utilizing the New Product Development (NPD) milestone process for effective management and tracking of project status. You will provide supporting calculations and specifications necessary for the development of designs, complete detailed designs and specifications, including 3D modeling and drawing creation, and develop DFMEA documentation. Collaboration is key, as you will work effectively in a team environment, interacting with customers, suppliers, product line managers, sales teams, and peer engineers. Your day-to-day tasks will also include developing and executing new product test plans in various settings, calculating and analyzing test results, preparing detailed reports, and making recommendations based on your findings. You will assist in preparing technical details for sales inquiries and technical literature, conduct risk assessments of product and equipment designs, and participate in the continuous improvement and upgrades of current products. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing detailed evaluation reports, cost estimates, and recommendations on the specification and design of new or improved products, equipment, or processes as required. Managing and completing projects against fixed timelines and budgets, as well as participating in the implementation and maintenance of organizational engineering processes, will also be part of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise to sustain current products and develop new range products and equipment.
• Conduct research on new technologies and alternative methods.
• Engage in conceptual design and detailed design drafting.
• Manage product development and project management activities.
• Perform fatigue and stress analysis and create test plans.
• Conduct on-site testing and commissioning of product installations.
• Develop new products and enhancements based on market needs and best practices.
• Utilize the New Product Development (NPD) milestone process for project management.
• Prepare supporting calculations and specifications for designs.
• Complete detailed designs, including 3D modeling and drawing creation.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams effectively.
• Develop and execute new product test plans in various environments.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed reports with recommendations.
• Assist in preparing technical details for sales inquiries and literature.
• Conduct risk assessments of product and equipment designs.
• Participate in continuous improvement and upgrades of current products.
• Prepare evaluation reports, cost estimates, and recommendations for new or improved products.
• Manage and complete projects against fixed timelines and budgets.
• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of engineering processes.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of engineering experience in industrial and/or consumer product design.
• Experience with 3D modeling and drawing using Creo/ProE.
• Understanding of drawing standards, stack up tolerances, and revision control.
• Strong conceptual design capabilities.
• High understanding of static and dynamic systems.
• Knowledge of materials, mechanical and electrical properties, surface treatment, welding, and bending.
• Understanding of mechanical fatigue and stress analyses.
• Experience in engineering project management.
• Willingness to travel to support field service and installation crews.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on market standards.
• Opportunities for growth in a positive working environment.
• Discounts on firearms, targets, optics, range passes, and other products through industry partners.