Job Description

At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best…

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest firearms systems and accessories. We are a faith-based organization, intensely focused on providing top quality small arms solutions to our military and law enforcement communities as well as to civilians seeking premium rifles for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

As the Design Engineer 3, you will be responsible for the functions outlined:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Design, prototype, and test various firearms and firearms related accessories.
• Develop technical data packages associated with new product development including CAD models, 2D Drawings, and specifications required for manufacture and assembly.
• Specify materials and coatings for new parts as needed to meet design requirements.
• Develop cost estimates and perform risk assessments for new designs.
• Create and execute test procedures for new and existing product lines.
• Provide technical support to the sales and marketing departments for new products.
• Work closely with manufacturing to develop designs that are cost effective to produce.
• Design solutions to improve the performance of existing products.
• Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in SolidWorks, specifically its 3D element.
• Understands the use and implementation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Capable of performing Finite Element Analysis and interpreting results.
• Experience with firearms design and implementation a plus.
• The ability to cooperate and work proactively as a member of a team is a must.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Ability to work, interact and effectively communicate with all company officials, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work within our Permission to Play Values.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace."

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.

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