Research and Development Design Engineer

Knight's Armament Company•Titusville, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Support Knight’s Armament Company by designing firearms; ammunition handling systems and firearm accessories with the intent on providing new products for KAC. Perform professional engineering and related administrative work involving research, design, construction and related activities of a subject matter area specific to the practice of engineering for Knight Enterprises Management, LLC. Expected to devise new approaches to problems encountered & use a broad knowledge of precedents of the engineering discipline. Develop design concepts on 3-D CAD system (SolidWorks). Produce drawings and models to ANSI-Y-14.5 format—up to and including level III. Assist in the development of products. Chair and participate in design reviews, assuring that products meet the overall design objectives, are producible, have no safety flaws, and are saleable. Solicit input of perceived/actual needs/ideas for developing new product/program. Develops and creates virtual models to analyze designs using finite element analysis or dynamic simulation. Oversee the manufacturing of prototypes, managing the overall project so that all required prototype components are available to meet project schedules. Work may include being a project manager, design lead or participate as a team member. Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks while under pressure. Individual projects and priorities and deadlines are established by the employee in consultation with the supervisor. Utilize performance management principles and techniques to fully maximize productivity. Develop instructions and procedures for R&D technical personnel. Train others in processes and procedures as needed. Record or direct the recording of required data from measurements and observations as well as producing clear, concise reports when required. Develop, coordinate and conduct testing procedures & testing to validate concepts. Conducts research and economic analysis. Identify opportunities for improvement of established programs. Will be expected to independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems encountered. Plans, schedules, conducts/coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work. This could be as part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provides technical assistance to staff, contractors, vendors, State, County, and City officials in the application and interpretation of engineering standard. Conducts audits, audits design work and monitors projects. Performs additional duties as assigned by management. Follow firearm safety procedures and maintain security of weapons. Maintain the confidentiality of Knight Enterprises Management, LLC designs, data procedures and processes.

Requirements

4 Years Engineering Degree with demonstrated CAD capability. Relevant experience may be substituted for Degree
Experience in 3-D CAD design, focusing on SolidWorks, and other engineering analysis software
ASME-Y-14.100 / ANSI-Y-14.5 drawing terms and tolerances
Design experience in analyzing, interpreting, and applying professional engineering principles and practices
Ability to model components on CAD systems, create drawings and component specifications that meet design objectives and are producible
Knowledge in materials application, heat treat, analysis, etc.
Experience in design projects with multiple components & assemblies

Nice To Haves

Design experience in the firearms industry strongly preferred in the design of commercial or military firearms

Responsibilities

Develop design concepts on 3-D CAD system (SolidWorks)
Produce drawings and models to ANSI-Y-14.5 format—up to and including level III
Assist in the development of products
Chair and participate in design reviews, assuring that products meet the overall design objectives, are producible, have no safety flaws, and are saleable
Solicit input of perceived/actual needs/ideas for developing new product/program
Develops and creates virtual models to analyze designs using finite element analysis or dynamic simulation
Oversee the manufacturing of prototypes, managing the overall project so that all required prototype components are available to meet project schedules
Work may include being a project manager, design lead or participate as a team member
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks while under pressure
Individual projects and priorities and deadlines are established by the employee in consultation with the supervisor
Utilize performance management principles and techniques to fully maximize productivity
Develop instructions and procedures for R&D technical personnel
Train others in processes and procedures as needed
Record or direct the recording of required data from measurements and observations as well as producing clear, concise reports when required
Develop, coordinate and conduct testing procedures & testing to validate concepts
Conducts research and economic analysis
Identify opportunities for improvement of established programs
Independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems encountered
Plans, schedules, conducts/coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work
Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements
Provides technical assistance to staff, contractors, vendors, State, County, and City officials in the application and interpretation of engineering standard
Conducts audits, audits design work and monitors projects
Performs additional duties as assigned by management
Follow firearm safety procedures and maintain security of weapons
Maintain the confidentiality of Knight Enterprises Management, LLC designs, data procedures and processes