Senior Firearm Design Engineer Jobs in Clemson, SC

## Sr. Design Engineer 1Applylocations: Anderson, SCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R76676**Job Description:**## **Sr. Design Engineer I** – New Product Development Engineering (OPE)The Senior Design Engineer I is responsible for hands-on mechanical design execution for moderate to high‐complexity outdoor power equipment (OPE) systems and subsystems. This role owns detailed design execution from concept to production, with a strong emphasis on robust design, manufacturability, validation, and cost. Operating within the Outdoor Engineering organization, the Sr. Design Engineer I functions as a technical leader and subject‐matter expert for assigned components and assemblies, partnering closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and global suppliers to deliver competitive, production‐ready designs.### ## **Key Job Functions & Responsibilities****Technical Design Ownership*** Owns end‐to‐end mechanical design execution for assigned components, sub‐assemblies, or systems from concept, layout, and detailed CAD through validation and production release.* Develops and maintains 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and specifications to ensure functional performance, regulatory compliance, durability, safety, and manufacturability.* Ability to analyze problems and provide design trade‐off analyses (performance, cost, weight, manufacturability, reliability) and documents rationale for design decisions.* Applies structured problem‐solving methods to resolve design issues, field failures, and manufacturing concerns.* Demonstrates strong engineering judgment and accountability for design quality and performance.**Design for Manufacturing, Cost, and Quality*** Designs components optimized for **high****‐****volume manufacturing**, assembly efficiency, tooling capability, and supplier process constraints.* Partners with Sourcing and suppliers to evaluate **manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and cost drivers** early in development.* Actively supports **value engineering / cost****‐****down initiatives** without compromising performance or quality.* Ensures designs comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable UL / ANSI / CSA / ISO expectations.**Verification & Validation*** Defines DFMEA inputs, design risks, and mitigation strategies for owned designs.* Develops and executes design verification plans including tolerance validation, stress analysis, durability testing, environmental testing, and abuse testing.* Uses data‐driven test results to refine designs and confirm requirements are met with appropriate margin.* Reviews and approves engineering changes, deviation requests, and corrective actions related to owned designs.**Cross****‐****Functional Collaboration*** Works closely with Product Management to translate customer needs and CTQs into clear engineering requirements.* Supports Manufacturing Engineering during pilot builds, PPAP, and ramp‐up by resolving build issues and incorporating feedback into design revisions.* Collaborates with Quality, Compliance, and Reliability teams to support certifications, audits, and failure investigations.* Provides clear technical communication to global engineering, sourcing, and supplier teams.* Contributes to the development and improvement of design standards, test methods, and engineering processes.### ## **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.* Minimum 5 years of design experience in consumer, industrial, or electromechanical products.* Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo / SolidWorks / NX or equivalent), detailed drawings, and GD&T.* Demonstrated experience with materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and supplier‐built components.* Experience leading design verification and validation activities using data‐driven methods.* Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and technical communication skills.* Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, results‐driven product development environment.### ## **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with outdoor power equipment, power tools, small engines, or high‐load electromechanical systems.* Hands‐on experience supporting pilot builds and production ramp‐ups.* Familiarity with global supplier collaboration and Asia‐based manufacturing.* Experience supporting UL / CSA / ANSI compliance activities.### ## **Travel*** Occasional travel (approximately **3–10%**) to suppliers, manufacturing sites, or test facilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr