Senior Product Engineer

FT / PT Full-timeDescription

PLEASE NOTE - THIS POSITION IS BASED IN SPRINGFIELD, MA

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

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 :

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 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

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Good command of the English language, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

• Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position
• Participate in and follow all company initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Continuous : sitting
• Occasional : walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement.
• Occasional lift : 0 to 30 pounds

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

PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :

• Safety glasses with side shields when on factory 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
• All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks
• May be required depending on position :
• Annual vision update in Medical Department
• Involvement in the hearing conservation program
• Involvement in the lead surveillance program
• Wearing of safety certified shoes / boots
• Participation in the stretching program

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Normal office environment conditions
• 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

Revised 10 / 10 / 2022