Design Engineer II

Browning Arms Company•Morgan, UT

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Firearms Design Engineer is responsible for the research, design, development, and improvement of firearms and firearm components. This role involves applying mechanical engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes to create safe, reliable, high-performance firearms while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, company, and industry standards. The right candidate for this position needs to have a combination of innovation and creativity, but also can test, analyze, and use critical thinking skills to bring solid results to a finished product.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with firearms assembly, function testing, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of SAAMI, CIP, ATF, ITAR, and other regulatory frameworks.
Knowledge of ergonomics, human factors, and user-centric design.
Strong proficiency in CAD software (Creo preferred).
Familiarity with materials such as steel, alloys, polymers, and composites.
Experience with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, casting, forging, and additive manufacturing.
Ability to apply engineering analysis methods.
Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical intuition.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
The employee must enjoy, support, and have a passion for the firearms industry.
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, (Mechanical preferred), from an accredited college or university.
10+ years’ experience in engineering design of mechanical consumer products (firearms preferred) with 2D and 3D CAD software (Creo preferred).

Nice To Haves

Engineering testing and instrumentation including strain, load, and pressure measurements using the National Instruments LabVIEW software.
Setup and use of high-speed video equipment.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Manufacturing experience in relevant technologies.
Tolerance analysis and the use of tolerance analysis software.
Experience with metal finishing, coating, and plating.
An advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of new, high-quality firearms, from concept to production, in accordance with company objectives.
Create or modify detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
Coordinate prototype fabrication, leading the initial assembly, testing and evaluation processes.
Identification, diagnosis, and resolution of product design and process development issues.
Conduct tolerance stack-ups, stress analysis, and material selection.
Perform functional testing, reliability assessments, and failure analysis on prototypes.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production efficiency and cost.
Ensure all designs comply with federal, state, and international regulations.
Support continuous improvement of existing firearm platforms.
Maintain accurate design records and generate reports as required.
Manage projects from concept through release, including scheduling and milestone tracking.
Travel upon request to the various production facilities, both domestic and international.
All other duties as required/assigned.