Senior Product Engineer

FT / PT Full-timeDescription PLEASE NOTE - THIS POSITION IS BASED IN SPRINGFIELD, MA 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 ProgramGroup Life Insurance Disability Insurance Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown Tuition Assistance ProgramEmployee 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 drawingsPerforming Finite Element Analyses and mechanism simulation, kinematic simulation, linear stress analysis, and transient thermal analysisWorking to define product requirements and improvementsDesigning novel mechanisms to suit requirements for new product offeringsPerforming design layouts to validate design before creation of prototypesLeading testing exercises to validate new product designs and product improvementsWorking with machine shop to create prototypes of new componentsWorking with support staff (draftsman and technicians) to complete project activitiesWorking within product team to update business activity statusProviding a flexible resource to aid in the process engineering portion of product developmentProblem solving in a disciplined, organized manner, and documenting findingsUnderstanding the needs of the team, and working in a manner that facilitates teamworkOther duties may be assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentMinimum 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 preferredStrong communication, presentation & organizational skillsExperience with SolidWorks CAD software, or other major solid modeling softwareExceptional customer service skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently & autonomouslyAbility to travel to support development LANGUAGE SKILLS:Good command of the English language, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skillsCOMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook) TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and positionParticipate in and follow all company initiativesParticipate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events, 5S, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Continuous: sittingOccasional: 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 floorThe 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 footwearAll employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasksMay be required depending on position: Annual vision update in Medical DepartmentInvolvement in the hearing conservation programInvolvement in the lead surveillance programWearing of safety certified shoes/bootsParticipation in the stretching program WORK ENVIRONMENT: Normal office environment conditionsWithin the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lightingWork 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