SIG SAUER, Inc. ยท 6 hours ago
Sr. Design Engineer
Tualatin, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms and related products. The Sr. Design Engineer is responsible for developing new optics and accessories, managing product improvements, providing technical leadership, and mentoring R&D staff within a collaborative team environment.
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Responsibilities
Actively contribute to and provide technical leadership in the development of innovative optics and/or accessory products which meet product requirements and cost targets related to business objectives
Design mechanical elements of optics products with specific lens prescriptions and requirements
Proactively and independently complete complex and accurate FEA analysis
Determine required tolerance stack analyses for product designs and ensure final design results showing acceptability are documented
Generate and check drawings, ensuring a functional dimensioning scheme, appropriate GD&T, and ASME Y14.5 compliance
Conduct PLM (product lifecycle management) software activities such as creating part numbers, bills of materials and change orders to release items into the PLM system (Agile PLM software experience preferred)
Responsible for ensuring logical and thorough test plans are created to evaluate new or modified products
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
Lead the continuous improvement of technical information, analytical methods, design practices, and other R&D activities
Take new product concepts through all aspects of the product development cycle ultimately resulting in a producible and innovative product; including assisting manufacturing engineering and process engineering functions with tasks such as assembly tooling design and work instructions
Review analyses completed by other engineers for accuracy and provide guidance for identified concerns
Provide technical assistance to other departments within Sig Sauer as needed
Understands lens coatings, transmission, adjustment sensitivity provided by an optical engineer
Understands metallurgy, heat treatment and coatings related to aluminum and steel
Consistently follow safe firearm handling practices
Follow all range safety procedures when in any of the range areas
Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates
Must be able to travel infrequently
Lead and sustain 5S Standards
Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures
Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is a necessary function of this position
May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs
May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs
Must perform other duties dependent on business needs at the direction of engineering leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree or higher
5+ years of engineering experience working in a R&D environment
Proficient using CAD software to create parametric solid models and associated drawings
Experienced using a PLM system for complete product lines
Capable of performing highly complex analyses such as FEA, kinematic and dynamic motion, CFD, and/or heat transfer
Able to generate clear, fully dimensioned, ASME Y14.5 compliant drawings of complex parts using logical datum structures and functional dimensioning schemes
Familiar with GD&T symbology and standard inspection methods
Capable of completing complex tolerance stack analyses
Fundamental understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, stamping, extrusion, forging, and casting
Knowledge in material selection, heat treatment, and coatings
Practical experience with mechanical assembly
Able to independently define and resolve complex problems by collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and executing viable solutions
Positive attitude and communication style
Preferred
7+ years of related experience
2 years of opto-mechanical engineering experience
SolidWorks highly preferred
Agile preferred
Firearm and sports optics experience along with a knowledge of the shooting sports industry strongly preferred
Company
SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
E John Deedrick Jr
Advisor to the CEO
Chris Erickson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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