What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer II position at Barrett Firearms Mfg, Inc?
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Description
This is more than just a product development role; it's your opportunity to influence innovation and drive engineering excellence.
As a key member of our engineering team, you’ll have the chance to lead the development and enhancement of new and existing products. From evaluating specifications to ensuring technical and functional performance, your work will directly shape our product lines and customer satisfaction.
You'll collaborate cross-functionally to meet critical milestones, improve processes, and ensure efficient, cost-effective designs that stand up to rigorous quality and feasibility testing.
Be part of something bigger, help define how great products are made.
About The Role
With strong collaboration and analytical skills, you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced engineering environment. You bring a solutions-oriented mindset to every stage of product development, with a focus on precision, performance and continuous improvement.
Benefits
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:
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 he APPLY NOW button and submit your application.
For further information please visit https://barrett.net/ and https://www.nioa.com.au/
Additional Screening
By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur for the successful candidate:
Description
This is more than just a product development role; it's your opportunity to influence innovation and drive engineering excellence.
As a key member of our engineering team, you’ll have the chance to lead the development and enhancement of new and existing products. From evaluating specifications to ensuring technical and functional performance, your work will directly shape our product lines and customer satisfaction.
You'll collaborate cross-functionally to meet critical milestones, improve processes, and ensure efficient, cost-effective designs that stand up to rigorous quality and feasibility testing.
Be part of something bigger, help define how great products are made.
About The Role
- Design and model precision components, subassemblies, and full assemblies using SolidWorks in accordance with Barrett standards.
- Develop detailed drawing packages and engineering documentation, revising models as needed through the Engineering Change Order process.
- Apply advanced simulation techniques to optimize design performance, reduce prototyping costs, and accelerate development timelines.
- Perform engineering analysis using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ensure proper fit, function, and manufacturability.
- Lead the coordination and procurement of prototype parts, including hands-on testing of assemblies and complete systems.
- Collaborate with Engineering team to develop Process Sequence Sheets and Part Validations to guide prototyping through internal and external manufacturing workflows.
- Support Quality Assurance by contributing to prototype inspection standards and test planning.
- Evaluate vendors, develop cost quotes, and work closely with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials.
- Stay current with trends in long-distance precision firearms, conduct competitive analysis, and contribute to future-forward research and development initiatives.
- Coordinates or leads the testing of prototype ammunition and loadings for precision, functionality, velocity, and pressure as required.
- Actively participate in the shooting sports to maintain a practical understanding of the systems we make and the competition.
- Available to be a Barrett representative at industry trade shows and/or shooting events as required.
With strong collaboration and analytical skills, you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced engineering environment. You bring a solutions-oriented mindset to every stage of product development, with a focus on precision, performance and continuous improvement.
- Firearms, ammunition and accessories development experience with an emphasis in precision long range rifles desired.
- Possess a strong engineering discipline with a mastery of modern design techniques, simulation analysis, modern materials, and an understanding of advanced manufacturing techniques.
- High level of firearms history knowledge and familiarity with complex design features related to firearms.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on multiple projects at once, while maintaining organization.
- BS in Engineering
- MINIMUM of 2 years of related experience in the firearms industry REQUIRED.
- Other equivalent education and relevant operating experience in product design may be considered.
- Some travel may be required to attend industry trade shows and/or shooting events.
Benefits
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 he APPLY NOW button and submit your application.
For further information please visit https://barrett.net/ and https://www.nioa.com.au/
Additional Screening
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.
Product Design Engineer
Bridgestone Americas -
Nashville, TN
Design Engineer II
Nissha Medical -
Nashville, TN
Entry Level Product Design Engineer
Lensa -
Lewisburg, TN
