Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer page is loaded## Product Design Engineerlocations: Newport, NHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0003334# **If you are a current Ruger employee, please****Job Description:**We are in search of a Product Design Engineer with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design to work in our **Newport, NH** location. As an instrumental member of our Engineering Team, the Product Design Engineer is expected to work collaboratively with leadership, operations, employees, and other functional areas to promote a productive and amicable work environment. This position provides design efforts from inception through production for both new product development and existing products. The right candidate must be ambitious and self-reliant with a problem-solving focus, and be able to function autonomously with a “cradle to grave process ownership” focus. The individual must also be able to adhere to the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.**Tasks:*** Use CAD (SolidWorks) to create and/or modify designs with Lean Manufacturing Principles, Design for manufacturability, and customer satisfaction in mind.* Utilize design analysis methods such as failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), stress analysis (both FEA & hand calculations), kinematic & dynamic analysis of mechanisms, fatigue analysis, etc.* Develop predictive mathematical models for simulating various aspects of mechanism motion.* Select proper materials for use in new product designs or to improve existing designs.* Prepare complete technical data packages that clearly state design intent, utilizing GD&T and proper drafting techniques per ANSI/ASME Y14.5M.* Conduct tolerance analysis studies to ensure parts fit and function properly.* Lead and participate in design and process reviews as required.* Work with production personnel to dissect and solve design issues as well as implement cost reduction ideas with regard to company products.* Prepare technical documents such as test procedures, technical reports, component manuals, etc.* Present product proposals to marketing, sales, and management as required.* Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to the company.* Coordinate internally with marketing, sales, purchasing, quality control, production, etc., as required.* Use metrology equipment to inspect parts and ensure design intent is met.* Conduct/oversee product testing.* Identify and apply emerging technologies to new and existing products.* Use PDM system for new product design and design changes.**Requirements:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be of high integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times. Other requirements and considerations include:* B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent* Five or more years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with emphasis on mechanism, cam, and linkage synthesis & analysis* Proficient in CAD modeling, preferably using SolidWorks* Proficient in GD&T & creation of detail/assembly product drawings* Deep analytical thinking at the engineering theory level* Excellent problem-solving/analysis skills* Good Presentation Skills* Good Project Management Skills, able to drive assignments to completion* Ability to collaborate with others and communicate clearly and efficiently* Self-motivated, multitasking, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously* Commitment to continuous improvement* Good judgment/decision-making skills**Desirable skills (but not required):*** Firearms design experience* Firearms manufacturing experience* Lean manufacturing and Lean product development experience* Solid understanding of steel metallurgy & processing* Solid understanding of various typical firearm manufacturing processes such as machining, polymer injection molding, MIM, stamping, investment casting, etc.* Spring design experience* High-speed video analysis**Additional Requirements:** Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.**Salary:** D.O.E.- Please include your salary requirements with your resume.**Additional benefits to becoming a member of our team:*** Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit share, and bonus *(bonus and profit share based on company performance)** Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision* Life and Retirement benefits, including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans* Paid Time Off (PTO)* Relocation Assistance is available for the right candidate who is willing to relocate.* Casual work environmentApplications will be reviewed as received. If we have further interest, we will reach out to you directly. Thank you for your interest in Ruger Firearms.### BENEFITS OF A CAREER AT RUGER!* Comprehensive Medical Plan* Prescription Drug Coverage* Dental Plans* Vision Care Plan* Life Insurance* Supplemental Term Life* Flexible Spending Accounts* 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Safe Harbor Company Match* Additional 5% Supplemental 401(k) Company Contribution* Paid Time Off* Twelve Paid Company Holidays* Short & Long Term Disability Plans* Associate Discount Program* Additional Outside Vendor Discounts* Quarterly Profit Sharing for All Associates* Additional Bonus Opportunities for Qualified Positions* Travel Assistance* Resource Advisor (EAP)
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