Senior Design Engineer

KIMBER MFG., INC. • Troy, AL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer will design, create solid models, detail components, and support the development of new firearms design or to improve Kimber’s current firearms products.

Requirements

• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of GD&T.
• Knowledge of stage gate product introduction methods.
• General understanding of configuration control principles.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills: Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team, but also able to work independently. Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of statistics and statistical software a plus.
• Experience with Metal Injection Molding a plus.
• Experience with CNC Machining a plus
• Experience with steel stampings a plus
• Experience with plastic molding a plus
• Experience with firearms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for firearms product design and development of new gun products, line extensions, and product improvements.
• Utilize best practices, including DFM, DFA, stack analysis, etc. and interface with manufacturing, process engineering, vendors, etc. to ensure designs are optimized for cost, quality, and performance.
• Manage bills of material and track component status.
• Coordinate with the engineering team and other Kimber functional areas to ensure that projects are completed on budget and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to identify, communicate, and drive implementation of assembly improvements for new and current designs and to ensure on time delivery new products and improve first pass yield.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior