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Browning

Design Engineer II

Morgan, UT · On-site

... firearms while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, company, and industry standards ... designs comply with federal, state, and international regulations. • Support continuous ...

Staccato 2011 LLC

Ranch Technician

Florence, TX · On-site

Staccato Ranch Texas proudly serves shooters of all skill levels and is designed to become the most sought-after destination in the firearms industry. At Staccato Ranch, Texas, shooters will ...

Flex HR

Creator & Designer

Creator & Designer TISAS Arms Corp • Remote (US) • Full-Time • Salaried Exempt • Reports to ... Familiarity with firearms industry advertising restrictions , including Meta (Facebook/Instagram ...

NIOA

Senior Graphic Designer

Christiana, TN · On-site

$58K - $80K/yr

Army and set the standard for modern firearms. Our products serve civilian sport shooters, law ... industry. As a Senior Graphic Designer, you'll create compelling digital and print content ...

Gwyneddmfg

... designed, produced, and sold in-house. Experience in CPG or the firearms industry is strongly preferred due to the operational, regulatory, and channel complexities unique to this space.**Key ...

GWYNEDD

Director of Sales

North Wales, PA · On-site

... designed, produced, and sold in-house. Experience in CPG or the firearms industry is strongly preferred due to the operational, regulatory, and channel complexities unique to this space. Key ...

Flex HR

Marketing Manager

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

This role reports to the VP of Marketing and also works closely with the Creator/Designer. The ... Familiarity with -- or genuine curiosity about -- the firearms industry is important, as is an ...

Flex HR

Marketing Manager

Buford, GA

This role reports to the VP of Marketing and also works closely with the Creator/Designer. The ... Familiarity with -- or genuine curiosity about -- the firearms industry is important, as is an ...

Flex HR

Marketing Manager

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

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SilencerCo

Production Engineer

Riverton, UT · On-site

This role sits in between the two functions - translating designs into stable, repeatable ... Experience in the firearms industry, or personal interest/familiarity with firearms design ...

Smith and Wesson

Assembly Engineer I

Springfield, MA · On-site

$60K - $89K/yr

Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for ... firearms industry, and a strong understanding of lean principles) * Experience with PCDMS CMM ...

SilencerCo, LLC

Production Engineer

Riverton, UT · On-site

This role sits in between the two functions - translating designs into stable, repeatable ... Experience in the firearms industry, or personal interest/familiarity with firearms design ...

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Design Engineer II

Morgan, UT • On-site

Browning
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Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design of new firearms from concept to production, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

  • Create and modify detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation, and coordinate prototype fabrication, testing, and evaluation.

  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production efficiency and cost, and support continuous improvement of existing firearm platforms.

Job description

The Firearms Design Engineer is responsible for the research, design, development, and improvement of firearms and firearm components. This role involves applying mechanical engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes to create safe, reliable, high-performance firearms while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, company, and industry standards. The right candidate for this position needs to have a combination of innovation and creativity, but also can test, analyze, and use critical thinking skills to bring solid results to a finished product.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
• Lead the design of new, high-quality firearms, from concept to production, in accordance with company objectives.
• Create or modify detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication, leading the initial assembly, testing and evaluation processes.
• Identification, diagnosis, and resolution of product design and process development issues.
• Conduct tolerance stack-ups, stress analysis, and material selection.
• Perform functional testing, reliability assessments, and failure analysis on prototypes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production efficiency and cost.
• Ensure all designs comply with federal, state, and international regulations.
• Support continuous improvement of existing firearm platforms.
• Maintain accurate design records and generate reports as required.
• Manage projects from concept through release, including scheduling and milestone tracking.
• Travel upon request to the various production facilities, both domestic and international.
• All other duties as required/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Hands-on experience with firearms assembly, function testing, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of SAAMI, CIP, ATF, ITAR, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of ergonomics, human factors, and user-centric design.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Familiarity with materials such as steel, alloys, polymers, and composites.
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, casting, forging, and additive manufacturing.
• Ability to apply engineering analysis methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical intuition.
• Some knowledge or experience in the following areas is beneficial but not required:
  • Engineering testing and instrumentation including strain, load, and pressure measurements using the National Instruments LabVIEW software.
  • Setup and use of high-speed video equipment.
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Manufacturing experience in relevant technologies.
  • Tolerance analysis and the use of tolerance analysis software.
  • Experience with metal finishing, coating, and plating.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• The employee must enjoy, support, and have a passion for the firearms industry.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, (Mechanical preferred), from an accredited college or university; an advanced degree is a plus.
10+ years' experience in engineering design of mechanical consumer products (firearms preferred) with 2D and 3D CAD software (Creo preferred).
Applicants should be philosophically aligned with the brand, its products, markets and mission of Browning and its affiliate companies. Browning offers an excellent wage and benefits package. A few unique benefits include use of rifle and trap and skeet ranges and a free meal each day provided by an on-site cafeteria! And, of course, a special employee discount on all Browning/Winchester products.
The Northern Utah area is a family-friendly environment and offers tremendous opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and cultural enrichment. Browning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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