SIG SAUER, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Sr. Design Engineer
Sanford, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms and related products. The Sr. Design Engineer is responsible for developing new UxS firearms payloads, providing technical leadership, and mentoring less experienced engineers while collaborating with various departments to ensure product quality and compliance.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Actively contribute to and provide technical leadership in the development of innovative UxS firearms payloads and/or related products which meet product requirements and cost targets
Mentor less experienced Engineers on complex UxS designs
Generate and check drawings, ensuring functional dimensioning scheme, appropriate GD&T, and ASME Y14.5 compliance. Determine required tolerance stack analyses for product designs, ensure final design results showing acceptability are documented. Identify QAPs with consideration for tolerance stack contributions, and Quality Function/FMECA characteristics
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
Ensure test plans used to evaluate new or modified products are logical and thorough. Coordinate Test Technician activity, assisting with testing as necessary. Review test data and ensure hypotheses, conclusions, and next steps are valid. Verify 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
Participate in and sustain 5S Standards
Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures
Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 7-10 years of previous engineering experience in an R&D environment
Capable of performing highly complex analyses such as FEA, kinematic and dynamic motion, CFD, and/or heat transfer
Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proficient using CAD software to create parametric solid models, complex mated assemblies, and associated drawings
Experienced using a PLM system for complete product lines
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 using software
Fundamental understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, stamping/fine blanking, extrusion, forging, and casting are required
Knowledge in material selection, heat treatment, and coatings
Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form
Able to work effectively as part of a team, provide guidance to less experienced team members, and work independently, with minimal guidance
Possess practical experience with mechanical assembly techniques
Able to independently define and resolve complex problems by collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and executing viable solutions
Preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred
SolidWorks experience highly preferred
Agile preferred
PX4, Ardupilot, AM32, BlHeli32, and Betaflight experience highly desired
Familiarity with ITAR, ATF and EAR regulations is preferred
Familiarity with NATO and TOP standards as well as Mil-Specs is 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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