Product Design Engineer

Ruger Firearms • Newport, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are in search of a Product Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design to work in our Newport, NH location. As an instrumental member of our Engineering Team, the Product Design Engineer is expected to work collaboratively with leadership, operations, employees, and other functional areas to promote a productive and amicable work environment. This position provides design efforts from inception through production for both new product development and existing products. The right candidate must be ambitious and self-reliant with a problem-solving focus, and be able to function autonomously with a “cradle to grave process ownership” focus. The individual must also be able to adhere to the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Five or more years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with emphasis on mechanism, cam, and linkage synthesis & analysis
• Proficient in CAD modeling, preferably using SolidWorks
• Proficient in GD&T & creation of detail/assembly product drawings
• Deep analytical thinking at the engineering theory level
• Excellent problem-solving/analysis skills
• Good Presentation Skills
• Good Project Management Skills, able to drive assignments to completion
• Ability to collaborate with others and communicate clearly and efficiently
• Self-motivated, multitasking, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Good judgment/decision-making skills
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.

Nice To Haves

• Firearms design experience
• Firearms manufacturing experience
• Lean manufacturing and Lean product development experience
• Solid understanding of steel metallurgy & processing
• Solid understanding of various typical firearm manufacturing processes such as machining, polymer injection molding, MIM, stamping, investment casting, etc.
• Spring design experience
• High-speed video analysis

Responsibilities

• Use CAD (SolidWorks) to create and/or modify designs with Lean Manufacturing Principles, Design for manufacturability, and customer satisfaction in mind.
• Utilize design analysis methods such as failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), stress analysis (both FEA & hand calculations), kinematic & dynamic analysis of mechanisms, fatigue analysis, etc.
• Develop predictive mathematical models for simulating various aspects of mechanism motion.
• Select proper materials for use in new product designs or to improve existing designs.
• Prepare complete technical data packages that clearly state design intent, utilizing GD&T and proper drafting techniques per ANSI/ASME Y14.5M.
• Conduct tolerance analysis studies to ensure parts fit and function properly.
• Lead and participate in design and process reviews as required.
• Work with production personnel to dissect and solve design issues as well as implement cost reduction ideas with regard to company products.
• Prepare technical documents such as test procedures, technical reports, component manuals, etc.
• Present product proposals to marketing, sales, and management as required.
• Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.
• Coordinate internally with marketing, sales, purchasing, quality control, production, etc., as required.
• Use metrology equipment to inspect parts and ensure design intent is met.
• Conduct/oversee product testing.
• Identify and apply emerging technologies to new and existing products.
• Use PDM system for new product design and design changes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit share, and bonus (bonus and profit share based on company performance)
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Retirement benefits, including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance is available for the right candidate who is willing to relocate.
• Casual work environment

What This Job Offers

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