What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineer position at Shield Arms?
POSITION SUMMARY
This role will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and improving mechanical systems and components used in our firearm products. The Mechanical Engineer will apply sound engineering principles to ensure performance, safety, reliability, and manufacturability, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams including design, production, quality assurance, and compliance. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, precision, and a commitment to meeting rigorous industry standards and regulatory requirements.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and work with vendors and contractors.
- Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products.
- Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs.
- Generate working prototypes for testing and customer demonstration.
- Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
- Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software.
- Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
- Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or in a related field.
- 2 years of experience working in engineering, firearms industry experience desired.
- Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products.
- Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems.
- Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar.
- Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
- Must be self-motivated and a great team worker.
This job description is not designed to be exhaustive or comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Project engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
- Firearams: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bigfork, MT 59911 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $86,243 - $121,469