Product Design Engineer II

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Product Design Engineer II

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

In this role, you'll develop and enhance new and existing products, ensuring they meet rigorous technical and functional standards. You'll research emerging technologies, solve complex challenges, and guide designs through feasibility, testing, and implementation. Working closely with a collaborative engineering team, you'll help deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions on schedule and make a real impact on our growing product line.

• Designs, models, and revises parts, subassemblies, and full assemblies in Solid Works, creating drawing packages that meet Barrett standards and Engineering Change Orders.
• Employs advanced simulation techniques and engineering analysis, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, to optimize design performance, reduce prototype cost and lead time, and ensure proper fits.
• Coordinates, manages, and tests prototype parts, subassemblies, complete systems, and ammunition loadings, including creating Process Sequence Sheets (PSS) and Part Validations (PV) to verify specifications.
• Works closely with internal and external suppliers to procure prototype materials, develop cost quotes and lead times, support QA inspection requirements, and maintain secure documentation for PSS, PV, test weapons, and BATF regulated items.
• Conducts competitive analysis, supports customer contract reviews, participates in research initiatives, and stays aligned with long‑distance and precision firearms industry trends through active involvement in shooting sports.
• Represents Barrett at trade shows or shooting events, collaborates across departments, helps execute the Product Development Process, and performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

You're a hands‑on engineer with a passion for precision, research, and innovation. You excel in Solid Works design, enjoy solving technical challenges through analysis and advanced simulation, and bring a proactive mindset to prototype development and testing. You thrive on exploring new technologies and materials to improve product performance, and you move projects forward through strong collaboration, clear communication, and a commitment to quality.

You stay curious about industry trends, understand the firearms space or are eager to learn it, and take pride in building reliable products that perform flawlessly in the real world.

• BS in Engineering required
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• MS in Engineering desired
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• Minimum of 2 years related experience in the firearms industry required
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• Experience in firearms, ammunition, and precision long‑range rifle development.
• Strong engineering foundation with modern design, simulation, and advanced manufacturing expertise.
• Deep knowledge of firearms history and complex firearm design features.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and family‑like work culture, accompanied by a variety of attractive benefits including:

• A flexible and adaptable work style.
• Meaningful recognition and bi‑weekly pay cycles.
• Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training and career progression opportunities.

Barrett is a global leader in large‑caliber rifle design and manufacturing, proudly headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. For over 40 years, we've been at the forefront of innovation, starting with Ronnie Barrett's revolutionary Model 82, which earned praise from the U.S. Army and set the standard for modern firearms.

Our products serve civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the U.S. military, and over 80 allied nations. As part of the NIOA Group, we continue to push the boundaries of precision, performance, and innovation.

At Barrett, we don't just build firearms—we craft solutions that stand the test of time and exceed expectations. "There's always a better way" is our mantra, guiding us to continuously improve and evolve our designs to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a fast paced and customer focused business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application.

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By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur for the successful candidate:

• Background Checks
• Pre‑employment physical
• Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Permanent working rights and availability to work in the United States

This position is currently accepting applications.