Senior Product Engineer

Smith & Wesson Brands - Springfield, MA

- Senior

Springfield, MA

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Creating SolidWorks solid models, assembly models, and detailed drawings
• Performing Finite Element Analyses and mechanism simulation, kinematic simulation, linear stress analysis, and transient thermal analysis
• Working to define product requirements and improvements
• Designing novel mechanisms to suit requirements for new product offerings
• Performing design layouts to validate design before creation of prototypes
• Leading testing exercises to validate new product designs and product improvements
• Working with machine shop to create prototypes of new components
• Working with support staff (draftsman and technicians) to complete project activities
• Working within product team to update business activity status
• Providing a flexible resource to aid in the process engineering portion of product development
• Problem solving in a disciplined, organized manner, and documenting findings
• Understanding the needs of the team, and working in a manner that facilitates teamwork
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years' experience in a Product Development role with a demonstrated track record for establishing product design with an eye toward manufacturing processes to assure quality and cost objectives are consistently achieved
• Insuring tools, gauges, fixtures, equipment, routings and CNC programs are fully defined, documented and implemented
• Making engineering prototypes samples for testing
• Experience in the Firearms industry preferred
• Strong communication, presentation & organizational skills
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD software, or other major solid modeling software
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently & autonomously
• Ability to travel to support development

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