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Kimber Mfg., Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Troy, AL

Classification: Exempt

Grade: Salary 

Department: Product Engineering 

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Date: September 4, 2026

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Design Engineer should have 3 to 8 years of experience in design and development of firearm components, defense systems, or precision mechanical assemblies. The Design Engineer candidate will design, create solid models, detail components, and support the development of new firearms design or to improve Kimber’s current firearms products. The candidate will also play a key role in the New Product Development (NPD) process, contributing to the design, prototyping, testing, and refinement of innovative firearm platforms and components. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required: 

• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

Preferred: 

• Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, surface treatments, and coatings used in firearms.

• Hands-on experience with firearms assembly, testing, and evaluation.
• Exposure to defense industry standards and documentation practices.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position does not require travel. 

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This position requires compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by all pertinent regulations and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired. 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.