Sr. Design Engineer

Sr. Design Engineer

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Design Engineer is responsible for developing new firearms and/or accessories as well as initiating legacy product improvements. Responsibilities also include exercising sound engineering judgement, presenting analysis summaries which support design decisions, and coaching R&D staff. This senior position in the R&D department is generally intended for mechanical engineers with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and significant relevant work experience. The Sr. Design Engineer works both independently and in a team environment with Designers, Design Engineers, Project Managers, and Test Technicians. A Sr. Design Engineer frequently initiates collaboration with other departments including product management and operations.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to and provide technical leadership in the development of innovative firearm and/or accessory products which meet product requirements and cost targets.
• Generate and check drawings, ensuring a functional dimensioning scheme, appropriate GD&T, and ASME Y14.5 compliance.
• Determine required tolerance stack analyses for product designs and ensure final design results showing acceptability are documented.
• Responsible for QAP identification with consideration for tolerance stack contributions, and Quality Function/FMECA characteristics.
• Proactively and independently complete complex, accurate analyses using two or more of the following tools: FEA, Motion, CFD, heat transfer or other software.
• Review analyses completed by other engineers for accuracy and provide guidance for identified concerns.
• Process all levels of change orders through the PLM system.
• Responsible for the accuracy of assemblies and BOMs.
• Responsible for ensuring test plans to evaluate new or modified products are logical and thorough.
• Coordinate Test Technician activity, assisting as necessary.
• Review test data and ensure hypotheses, conclusions, and next steps are valid.
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of test reports.
• Responsible for DFM of complete products, coordinating activities with manufacturing engineers and vendors.
• Track product cost rolls against targets and implement design changes as necessary to meet plans.
• Evaluate part inspection data and determine the acceptability of non-conformances, providing feedback to suppliers.
• Develop and manage Intellectual Property through patent searches, patent applications, and trade studies.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments within Sig Sauer as needed.
• Consistently follow safe firearm handling practices.
• Follow all range safety procedures when in any of the range areas.
• Lead the continuous improvement of technical information, analytical methods, design practices, and other R&D activities.
• Lead and sustain 5S activities.
• Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates.
• Must be able to travel infrequently.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7-10 years of engineering experience working in a R&D environment.
• Must be proficient using CAD software to create parametric solid models and associated drawings (SolidWorks highly preferred).
• Must be experienced using a PLM system for complete product lines (Agile preferred).
• Must be capable of performing highly complex analyses such as FEA, kinematic and dynamic motion, CFD, and/or heat transfer.
• Must be able to generate clear, fully dimensioned, ASME Y14.5 compliant drawings of complex parts using logical datum structures and functional dimensioning schemes.
• Must be familiar with GD&T symbology and standard inspection methods.
• Must be capable of completing complex tolerance stack analyses using software.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, stamping/fine blanking, extrusion, forging, and casting as well as knowledge in material selection, heat treatment and coatings.
• Must have practical experience with mechanical assembly.
• Must be able to independently define and resolve complex problems by collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and executing viable solutions.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms and/or related products is preferred.
• Must be able to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Familiarity with ITAR, ATF and EAR regulations is preferred.
• Familiarity with NATO and TOP standards as well as Mil-Specs is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.