Research and Development Test Engineer
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to develop and execute test plans and procedures based on product requirements to ensure safety, performance, and durability, and to validate concepts. This includes function, accuracy, endurance, and environmental testing. The role involves operating, maintaining, and improving test equipment, developing custom test fixtures and procedures, and recording, documenting, updating, and presenting test data. Analysis of data using software such as DAQ, Labview, High Speed Video, ProAnalyst, and Excel is required. The position also involves developing design concepts on a 3-D CAD system (SolidWorks), collaborating with R&D, assisting in product development and refinement, and participating in design reviews to ensure products meet design objectives, are safe, and are saleable. The engineer will exercise independent judgment, prioritize tasks, and execute them under pressure. Updating procedures, manuals, and documents, as well as researching and retrieving information, are also key responsibilities. The role requires the ability to independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures, and criteria to solve problems. Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- 4 Years Engineering Degree. Relevant experience may be substituted for Degree
- Experience in 3-D CAD design, focusing on SolidWorks, and other engineering analysis software.
- Experience in the firearms industry strongly preferred in the design of commercial or military firearms. This should include analyzing, interpreting, and applying professional engineering principles and practices.
- Common firearm & ballistics knowledge - Handling, troubleshooting & safety
- Microsoft Package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to be organized and detailed oriented. Clear written & verbal communication needed
Nice To Haves
- Special Training needed Knowledge in materials application, structural dynamics, material fatigue, heat treat, analysis, etc.
- Experience in design projects with multiple components & assemblies
- Armors Course
Responsibilities
- Develop and if needed execute test plans / procedures based on product requirements to ensure safety, performance, durability & validate concepts. Test plans may include function, accuracy, endurance, environmental testing, etc.
- Operate, maintain & improve test equipment
- Develop custom test fixtures & procedures
- Responsible for recording, documenting, updating and presenting test data. Comprehension reports may be required for presenting data
- Analyze data using software such as DAQ, Labview, High Speed Video, ProAnalyst, excel, etc.
- Periodic updating of procedures, manuals, reference notebooks & documents
- Develop design concepts on 3-D CAD system (SolidWorks).
- Collaborate with R&D & assist in the development & refine of products. Participate in design reviews, assuring that products meet the overall design objectives, have no safety flaws, and are saleable
- Exercise independent judgment, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks while under pressure
- Ability to update, research and retrieve information
- Will be expected to independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems encountered.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
