Project Engineer - Springfield, MA

Life insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k), profit sharing

United States, Massachusetts, Springfield

Smith & Wesson is seeking a hands‑on Engineering Project Manager to join our new product development team. This is not a desk‑only role – the ideal candidate is just as comfortable on the shop floor as in a conference room.

You will work directly with engineers, technicians, and production staff to remove roadblocks, keep projects moving, and ensure that critical deliverables are achieved. Salary range: $68,000‑$100,000.

• Manage engineering projects from concept through release, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Engage with engineering and operations teams to identify and remove bottlenecks; coordinate cross‑department tasks, manage inventory, and support product flow to correct departments.
• Spend significant time on the production floor with engineers and operators to understand challenges firsthand, participate in new product testing activities, drive task completion, and maintain project momentum.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to maintain momentum and resolve issues quickly.
• Make timely, informed decisions based on project requirements, balancing technical needs, operational constraints, and business priorities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and performance metrics to ensure milestones are met.
• Continue monitoring and tracking lingering project‑related tasks following launch to ensure full completion and proper handoff to sustaining teams.
• Identify inefficiencies in workflows and contribute to process improvements that drive productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Maintain clear project documentation and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of project management or engineering leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or product development; firearms or related industries a plus.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, 3DX ENOVIA Project Management, and Smartsheet.
• Working knowledge of key manufacturing technologies such as plastic injection molding, metal injection molding, machining, forging, and heat treating.
• Proven ability to thrive in a hands‑on environment, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and directly support engineering and production teams when needed.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non‑technical teams.
• Proactive problem‑solver with a track record of removing obstacles and driving projects forward under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions under pressure while balancing technical, operational, and business considerations.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience is a plus.

Continuous: sitting;
Occasional: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement. Extensive visual requirements; occasional lift: 0 to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Additional PPE such as safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and safety footwear may be required.

Since 1852, Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

• Provision of prescription drug coverage, group life insurance, disability insurance, disability assistance program, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and winter shutdown.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee benefits such as life insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k), and profit sharing.