Mattoon, Illinois
Posted: 10-Jan-25
Location: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: $90 - $100k
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Lancer Systems:
Since 2007, Lancer’s primary focus has been designing superior, more reliable firearms and components for our nation’s warfighters, law enforcement officers, and discerning shooting sports enthusiasts. Lancer strives to produce reliable and cutting-edge products by utilizing advanced materials, processes and design principles. Lancer products are currently in use by many of the world’s elite military units, government agencies, and top-level competitive shooters across multiple disciplines.
Overview:
Lancer is seeking a team-oriented individual responsible for the product design and project management of firearms and accessories. An ideal candidate has a firm grasp of engineering concepts, experience designing mechanical systems, an attention for detail and strong communication skills.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop proposals for new products and improvements to current product offerings.
- Manage multiple design projects, balancing priority and opportunity.
- Create solid models for prototypes, production components, and fixtures utilizing SolidWorks software.
- Create clear and effective drawings using industry best practices and ASME Y14.5 Standards.
- Establish and maintain items and BOMs within Lancer Systems’ ERP System.
- Develop supporting documents such as Work Instructions, Specifications and Forms.
- Provide technical support to Sales and Customer Service.
- Create and handle change notices and necessary document control per Lancer Systems’ procedures.
- Work closely with management to establish project scopes, lead times and budgets.
- Develop test procedures, perform product testing and provide detailed test reports/summaries.
- Provide production support on projects/products after completion.
This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The obligations and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time by business needs and conditions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
- Minimum three (3) years of practical engineering and design experience required.
- Experience working in a firearm-manufacturing environment is required.
- Proficient in SolidWorks modeling, GD&T, and creation of detail/assembly product drawings.
- Familiarity with manufacturing & quality standards associated with the firearms industry is required.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes relative to ferrous and non-ferrous metals, composite materials, and fabrication techniques.
- Experience with IQMS (Enterprise IQ, Delmiaworks) preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
Special Skills:
- Excellent math skills: applying advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems.
- Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks, delegate when appropriate and manage shifts in priority.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Desire to take ownership of projects.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires the ability to conduct testing of various small arms. Testing may be physically demanding and occur indoors or outdoors for long durations.
- Prolonged periods of standing, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, twisting, and stooping
- Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must wear appropriate PPE based on the task, such as gloves, eye protection, ear protection, and masks/respirators.
Work Environment:
- Works at a computer workstation regularly.
- The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.
- Works with hazardous chemicals.
- Exposed to fumes and odors.
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.