Product Development Engineer I

Diamondback Firearms•Cocoa, FL

About The Position

The Product Development Engineer I designs and develops new products, including firearms and accessories, and improves and supports existing products. The role participates in varying capacities throughout all phases of product development, including prototype building and testing, sourcing and purchasing, quality control, manufacturing engineering, and marketing. This position is part of a multifunctional team that supports a product throughout its entire life cycle.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience with 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CREO, or CATIA.
At least 1 year of experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
Familiarity with firearms and the ability to work with firearms safely.
Candidates accepting an employment offer must pass a background check and drug screen and meet ATF requirements for firearm possession.

Nice To Haves

SolidWorks experience.
Previous experience in product development or design engineering.
Experience using quality inspection equipment and measurement tools.
Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field; relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.

Responsibilities

Design and develop 3D models and 2D drawings in support of new and existing products.
Provide input and ideas for new products.
Plan, conduct, and document hands-on product testing.
Troubleshoot production issues and create solutions.
Work with the Quality team to gather and analyze inspection data.
Design assembly fixtures and gauges.
Create standardized work instructions for assembly processes.
Generate technical content for user manuals and similar documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

PTO with annual rollover; accrual begins at 90 days.
Nine holidays and one floating holiday; Veteran's Day is paid double for employees whose DD214 is on file.
Four traditional and two basic coverage health insurance plans to choose from.
Monthly employer contribution toward healthcare plans.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with company match.
Company-paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access.
Two dental insurance plans.
Vision insurance.
Supplemental insurance plans, including accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital plans.
HSA and FSA options.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Supplemental life insurance options.
Employee discounts on company products.