Product Engineer

Location: Springfield, MA

WHO WE ARE

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

Scope: 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

* Create solid works solid models, assembly models, and detail drawings.

* Perform finite element analyses and mechanism simulation, kinematic simulation, linear stress analysis, and transient thermal analysis.

* Be able to problem solve in a disciplined, organized manner, and document findings.

* Understand the needs of the team and be able to work in a manner that facilitates teamwork.

* Work to define product requirements and improvements.

* Design novel mechanisms to suit requirements for new product offerings.

* Perform design layouts to validate design before creation of prototypes.

* Work with machine shop to create prototypes of new components.

* Lead testing exercises to validate new product designs and product improvements.

* Work with support staff to complete project activities (draftsman and technicians).

* Work within Product team to update business activity status.

* Provide a flexible resource to aid in the process engineering portion of product development.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Master's degree preferred

* 1-3 years of 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.

* Assure that schedules meet both internal and external requirements and that work is performed to established standards

* Making engineering prototypes samples for testing

* Experience in the Firearms industry preferred

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

* Good command of the English language demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Strong communication, presentation & organizational skills

* Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)

* Experience with SolidWorks CAD software, or other major Solid Modeling software

* Exceptional customer service skills

* Demonstrated ability to work independently & autonomously

* Extensive experience and use of theoretical concepts to perform analysis and design.

* Ability to train, advise and assist less experienced professionals

* Ability to travel to support development.

Physical Demands

* Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk

* Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

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

Personal 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 updates 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: 8/26/2024

PRODUCT ENGINEER I

Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (M-F)

Please Note: This position will be based in Springfield, MA and is unaffected by the company's move to TN and reconfiguration of the operational footprint.

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

Create solid works solid models, assembly models, and detail drawings.

Perform finite element analyses and mechanism simulation, kinematic simulation, linear stress analysis, and transient thermal analysis.

Be able to problem solve in a disciplined, organized manner, and document findings.

Understand the needs of the team and be able to work in a manner that facilitates teamwork.

Work to define product requirements and improvements.

Design novel mechanisms to suit requirements for new product offerings.

Perform design layouts to validate design before creation of prototypes.

Work with machine shop to create prototypes of new components.

Lead testing exercises to validate new product designs and product improvements.

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

Work within Product team to update business activity status.

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

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Master's degree preferred

1-3 years of 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.

* Assure that schedules meet both internal and external requirements and that work is performed to established standards

* Making engineering prototypes samples for testing.

Experience in the Firearms industry preferred

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Good command of the English language demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong communication, presentation & organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Experience with SolidWorks CAD software, or other major Solid Modeling software

Exceptional customer service skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently & autonomously

Extensive experience and use of theoretical concepts to perform analysis and design.

Ability to train, advise and assist less experienced professionals

Ability to travel to support development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Continuous: standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching.

Occasional: kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, fine and gross upper body motor movement.

Maximum lift: to 30 pounds and assisted lifting.

Occasional lifting: 0 to 30 pounds.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required: Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing 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.

WHO WE ARE

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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO & Holidays

Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance Program

Banking Services

Employee Product Discounts

NRA Membership

Service Awards

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled