Design Engineer — Prototyping, 3D Modeling & DFM

waltherarms; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walther Manufacturing is seeking a design engineer to develop new products and redesign existing ones. This developmental role targets progression to a senior design engineer with proven technical proficiency and project ownership.

The candidate will maintain 3D models and BOMs for firearm components, support prototype builds, and participate in design reviews with senior engineers while coordinating with QA, MFG, and purchasing teams to ensure readiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Two or more years' experience in design engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Exposure to FMEA, Design Verification, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Basic understanding of firearms mechanics and function preferred; willingness to develop domain expertise required.
• Experience with SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent FEA tools is a plus.
• Basic awareness of regulatory requirements for firearms manufacturing (ATF, ITAR).
• Ability to read and interpret documents including reports, specifications, and standards.
• Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update 3D models, mechanical drawings, part numbers, and BOMs for new and revised firearm/airgun components and assemblies.
• Support prototype builds and participates in design verification and validation testing.
• Maintain engineering documentation in accordance with company ECO/ECN processes.
• Design products to meet all requirements/specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, presenting work to senior engineers and stakeholders.
• Interact with QA & MFG to support new product activities and troubleshoot production issues.
• Collaborate with MFG to support DFM reviews and production readiness.
• Collaborate with QA to define critical dimensions, inspection plans, and verification testing.
• Coordinate as necessary with purchasing, quality, sales, manufacturing, accounting, and marketing teams.
• Assist with any product related testing.
• Interface with suppliers under guidance of Senior Engineers to clarify design intent.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

FMEA

Design Verification

Root cause analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Walther Manufacturing is seeking a design engineer to develop new products and redesign existing ones. This developmental role targets progression to a senior design engineer with proven technical proficiency and project ownership.

The candidate will maintain 3D models and BOMs for firearm components, support prototype builds, and participate in design reviews with senior engineers while coordinating with QA, MFG, and purchasing teams to ensure readiness and compliance.