OVERVIEW
Design and develop new products for the Alpha Safety product line. Use engineering tools (CAD, engineering analysis, prototype fabrication techniques) to develop and test products from concept to production. Collect and prepare data for use in proposals. Design manufacturing process to meet cost, quality, safety, and schedule requirements. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for both in house and vendor processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform independent research, development, and engineering work with project responsibility to develop new product concepts and resolve problems with existing products.
- Computer-aided design and drafting using standard CAD software packages.
- Fabrication of engineering prototype hardware for testing and evaluation.
- Design and conduct developmental tests on new or existing products, document, analyze and assess project status, product testing and review of results; complete ISO requirements and documentation.
- Monitor project costs as design develops for both development and production and reports projections to Program Management.
- Research vendors and material sources from prototype to production.
- Review data collected from manufacturing and provide technical support to the manufacturing departments to implement new products or process changes, perform time studies, trouble shoot process issues, and develop solutions.
- Design manufacturing process to meet cost, quality, safety, and schedule requirements; provide technical support and troubleshooting for both in house and vendor processes.
- Provide technical support to product quality assessments, failure investigations, and root cause analysis
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 (two) to 5 (five+) years of experience with mechanical design in a hands-on product development, manufacturing, or test and evaluation environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering discipline.
- Proficiency with mechanical engineering design principles - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of fabrication techniques (conventional machining, CNC a plus).
- Proficient with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), engineering drawing interpretation, and tolerance.
- Understanding of advanced mathematical concepts and applications.
- Ability to work independently with consultative direction toward program goals and objectives in a team environment.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to source parts and interact with vendors.
- Ability to work as a member of a fast-paced engineering design team.
- Experience with firearms, munitions, grenades, fuzes, aerosol systems, pyrotechnics, explosives, or human effects testing a plus.
- Experience with specialized engineering analysis (stress, thermal, fluid dynamic).
- Experience with design/fabrication of injection molded, machined, cast, and stamped parts.
- Experience with engineering instrumentation and data collection systems.
- Experience with military systems and/or contracts a plus
Why work at Safariland?
At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.
Eligible employees are offered:
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
- Employer paid disability
- Wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Work life balance
- Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)
The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.
All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. |
Safariland, LLC
20 USD-25 USD
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
May 08, 2025