Details
Posted: 16-Jun-22
Location: Minden, Nevada
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: Competitive
Categories:
Engineering
Salary Details:
We offer competitive compensation, health care coverage, retirement plans, and vacation time. We are a fast-growing company that takes a team approach to novel designs. We look forward to working with results driven personnel that demonstrate an appreciation and passion for the sporting and defense industries.
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Franklin Armory® is known for innovating new technologies and deploying them successfully in the marketplace. Due to our significant corporate investment in R&D, we are looking to expand our engineering roster once again. At this time, we are looking for two full-time Mechanical Design Engineers. If possible, we will be looking to hire an individual to manage the engineering department as well. We simply need more hands-on deck to process the extensive number of projects that we have in the pipeline!
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be tasked with designing and testing new components or systems applicable to the firearms industry. This full-time, permanent position is at our Douglas County, NV facility.
“If you do what you love, you will never ‘work’ another day.”
- Marc Anthony
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science Degree within the engineering field preferred
- Must be mechanically inclined with a hands-on approach
- Please bring a self-starter inclination with a solid work ethic
- Prior experience with Siemens NX preferred (or an aptitude to adapt quickly!)
- Must know ANSI/ASME drafting standards
- Must have a working knowledge of common hand tools and measurement tools
- Must be legally able to work directly with firearms. (E.g. no precluding convictions)
- Must be DRUG-FREE!
PREFERRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with finite element analysis, particularly with NX, Ansys, or Adams
- Experience with manual and/or CNC machining
- Vendor communications/relations
- Customer communications/relations (E.g. work with sales, marketing, and other executive staff)
- Electrical background interest & aptitude
- 3D printing experience
- Material science experience & knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds
- Job includes moderate walking, standing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, and with machinery
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Maintain the highest level of safety and cleanliness in and around the production and assembly areas
- Perform visual and mechanical checks to ensure quality and accuracy
- Communicate and collaborate with the engineering team and production staff regarding potential issues that could affect product quality and safety including equipment and product issues
- Accurately and methodically maintain testing and evaluation records
- Must be present in regular attendance and have a flexible work schedule
- Ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, and company policy
- Test fire experimental firearms and components in the shop and at outdoor locations even in poor weather conditions
- Regularly assemble firearms and componentry for testing and evaluation
- Must be willing to learn new skills through on-the-job and off-site training