Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Department:
Engineering

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Engineer will primarily design, build and test electro-optical-mechanical and mechanical products such as laser-based pointing and illuminating systems, non-lethal ocular interrupters, night vision devices and weapon sights.

Experience with low, medium, and high-volume manufacturing process is a plus. Additionally, this position will have latitude and creativity in generating ideas and tools for the specification and manufacture of these products. The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the inception and completion of strategic products and projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

* Support the design of machined, injection molded, stamped and die cast parts and assemblies

* Support the design of high-volume assembly process such as ultrasonic welding and semi-automated tooling

* Enthusiastic and able to provide innovative and creative solutions

* Extensively use Solid Works to layout and design electro-optical-mechanical assemblies and parts

* Conducts stress analysis to validate design approach

* Supports design verification testing for prototypes and products to ensure that the design, product and/or process meets specifications

* Assess and apply MIL-STD documents to product design and testing

* Assist in the documentation of assembly procedures, work instructions, manufacturing instructions, technical manuals and BOM's

* Supports fabrication and assembly activities to ensure products and systems conform to specifications

* Assist with the preparation of estimates, cost reports, forecasts, schedules, account codes, budgets, and change orders

* Supports internal and external customers as needed

* Provides technical support to the business development group

* Research and analyze data such as customer design proposal and specifications to determine feasibility of design or application

* Supports new designs or concepts for review based on customer's needs

* Develop specifications, system architecture, test methodologies, and test equipment to design, manufacture and assist in new product release

* Other duties as assigned

* MUST LOVE GUNS!

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

* This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

EXPORT CONTROL DETAILS

* US based job, US Person required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Strong communication skills

* Execute assignments to company and customer standards

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university, with one to five years related experience. Experience may be counted in lieu of degree.

* Experience with an emphasis on product design, including designing for manufacture and assembly

* Experience with Opto-electronic mechanical design

* Experience designing injection molded, stamped and die cast parts

* Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

* Experience with high-volume manufacturing methods such as ultrasonic welding and semi-automated tooling

* Experience with adherence to MIL-STD

* CAD modeling design skills and CAD drafting skills required. Solid Works preferred

* Experienced in New Product Introduction methodology

* Experienced in Design for Manufacture and assembly methodology

* Experience with rapid prototyping processes

* Experience in design for NC machining

* Experience in launching products in a structured environment as a team member or leader

* Experience in product development efforts requiring system and component level design and troubleshooting

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