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Assistant Surface Pattern Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pattern Shop Supervisor

Astoria, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role oversees the design, fabrication, maintenance, and storage of production patterns ... Provide tooling recommendations that improve manufacturability and efficiency. * Assist with ...

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Pattern Shop Supervisor

Astoria, NY

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role oversees the design, fabrication, maintenance, and storage of production patterns ... Provide tooling recommendations that improve manufacturability and efficiency. Assist with ...

Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$185K - $250K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You'll own key user-facing surfaces from early concept through final implementation, using strong ... You'll also help evolve our design system and establish reusable patterns that make the product ...

Director, AI Experience Design Lead

Collegeville, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Define assistant behaviors such as tone and voice, refusal patterns, transparency cues, and ... Designs patterns once so they scale across every platform and agent surface; connects design ...

Director, AI Experience Design Lead

New York, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Define assistant behaviors such as tone and voice, refusal patterns, transparency cues, and ... Designs patterns once so they scale across every platform and agent surface; connects design ...

Design and build Jinba's design system: components, tokens, patterns, and documentation * Own UI/UX for core product surfaces, from concept through implementation * Create motion design that guides ...

Surface Repair Apprentice

Powell, OH · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

  • PTO

Technician Support Team on call to assist to questions DUTIES: In the Field Daily * Complete 4 or ... patterns for complex repairs. Every repair has a different design, sheen, and material, so ...

Surface Repair Specialist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

  • PTO

Technician Support Team on call to assist to questions DUTIES: In the Field Daily * Complete 4 or ... patterns for complex repairs. Every repair has a different design, sheen, and material, so ...

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PE-Duty Gear - R&D Design Technician-DGM Pattern Maker

Safariland

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$28 - $34/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES
Overview
Safariland is looking for a self-motivated, creative and detail-oriented R&D Design Technician to join our Engineering and Product Development teams. The position works closely with Product Design Engineers, other R&D and CNC Technicians to develop new products for military, law enforcement and commercial applications. The role will be responsible for new pattern design, fabrication, prototype assembly and testing of thermoform holsters and related firearm accessories.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design new 2D patterns using laminated materials such as Kydex, Boltaron, Cordura and suede.
  • Using internal forming practices and equipment, transform 2D patterns into conceptual 3D thermoformed holster designs.
  • Construct holster test samples by installing secondary components using hand, pneumatic or other assembly tools.
  • Work with Product Design Engineers to test initial samples, alter pattern and tooling designs or forming process to refine the prototype into a finished product design.
  • Perform fit checks of guns and holster combinations.
  • Design and produce forming stands, inserts, plates, pins or other production tool and assembly aides using mills, lathes, saws or other fabrication machinery.
  • Support Manufacturing Engineering handoff and Production implementation.
  • Fabricate additional preproduction Engineering samples to support Customer, Marketing or other product launch needs.
  • Assist in creation of Bill of Materials and reviews for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assures physical or digital file documentation, samples and development tools are stored in an organized manner.

Skills & Knowledge
  • Experience with holster design, laminate manufacturing process, materials and construction is ideal.
  • Familiarity with handguns, accessories, their identification and operation is preferred.
  • Comfortable using hand tools and small power tools on a daily basis.
  • Experience in fabrication with milling, lathe, grinder or bandsaw machines.
  • Familiarity with proper use and handling of adhesives or solvents
  • TIG welding or vacuum forming experience is a plus
  • Basic CAD, CNC Router and Laser Engraving experience is a bonus

Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • 2+ years of pattern making, design or manufacturing experience with thermoforming process fabrication is preferred.
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude and creative drive.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work constructively with others
  • Basic proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Familiarity with Microsoft productivity tools (Work, Excel Outlook)

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities
  • The role reports to Engineering department Manager or Supervisor.
  • The role of the R&D Design Technician does not have supervisory or people management responsibilities

Schedule/Location
  • Full time position, Monday-Friday.
  • Some 8-hour schedule flexibility is available, between 6am and 6pm.
  • Occasional overtime opportunities available, rarely required.
  • This is not a hybrid or remote position.
  • Role requires on site attendance in a light manufacturing environment.

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.

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