Senior Design Engineer
About The Position
Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement. Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead our mechanical design and junior engineering teams in developing robust, manufacturable, and compliant products. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving design excellence, supporting new product development, and ensuring seamless integration between engineering and manufacturing. A key focus of this role is establishing structured design standards, documentation, and training programs to support consistent product development and knowledge transfer.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
- Strong background in mechanical design for manufactured products.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor).
- Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working in regulated or high-compliance environments preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in defense, firearms, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FMEA, and DFM/DFA principles.
- Experience supporting NPI and product lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
- Experience developing technical training and onboarding programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of mechanical design engineers and junior mechanical engineers.
- Oversee the design and development of firearm components, accessories, tooling, fixtures, and production support equipment.
- Establish standardized mechanical design practices, documentation, and review processes.
- Review and approve CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Ensure all designs meet performance, safety, regulatory, and manufacturability requirements.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to support DFM/DFA and production readiness.
- Drive new product introduction (NPI) activities from concept through full-scale production.
- Manage engineering project timelines, priorities, and resource allocation.
- Develop and implement structured training programs for engineering staff, including: Design standards and best practices manuals CAD and documentation guidelines Onboarding materials for junior engineers
- Mentor and develop engineers through performance feedback, coaching, and career planning.
- Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design improvements for production issues.
- Promote a culture of process discipline, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Support capital equipment, tooling, and fixture design initiatives as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
