Senior Product Engineer

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. BENEFITS

Health, Dental & Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Service Awards

Perform Engineering tasks either as the administrator of a small project requiring standardized course of action, or as the administrator of an assigned segment of a larger project. Projects consist of solving production design problems and developing new models and meeting project deadlines as outlined by the Project Management Team. Requires strict compliance with all Company policies as defined by the Executive Management Team, as well as adherence to the Company's Quality manual and ISO Policy, and conducting business with ethical business practices at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creating SolidWorks solid models, assembly models, and detailed drawings

Performing Finite Element Analyses and mechanism simulation, kinematic simulation, linear stress analysis, and transient thermal analysis

Working to define product requirements and improvements

Designing novel mechanisms to suit requirements for new product offerings

Performing design layouts to validate design before creation of prototypes

Leading testing exercises to validate new product designs and product improvements

Working with machine shop to create prototypes of new components

Working with support staff (draftsman and technicians) to complete project activities

Working within product team to update business activity status

Providing a flexible resource to aid in the process engineering portion of product development

Problem solving in a disciplined, organized manner, and documenting findings

Understanding the needs of the team, and working in a manner that facilitates teamwork

Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum of 4 years' experience in a Product Development role with a demonstrated track record for:

Establishing product design with an eye toward manufacturing processes to assure quality and cost objectives are consistently achieved.

Insuring tools, gauges, fixtures, equipment, routings and CNC programs are fully defined, documented and implemented.

Making engineering prototypes samples for testing.

Experience in the Firearms industry preferred

Strong communication, presentation & organizational skills

Experience with SolidWorks CAD software, or other major solid modeling software

Exceptional customer service skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently & autonomously

Ability to travel to support development

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Good command of the English language, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position

Participate in and follow all company initiatives

Participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Continuous: sitting

Occasional: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement.

Occasional lift: 0 to 30 pounds

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Safety glasses with side shields when on factory floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear

All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

May be required depending on position:

Annual vision update in Medical Department

Involvement in the hearing conservation program

Involvement in the lead surveillance program

Wearing of safety certified shoes/boots

Participation in the stretching program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office environment conditions

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting

Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting

Revised 10/10/2022 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled