ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 2

Daniel Defense, LLC; Black Creek (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Defense, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium firearms and accessories, seeks an Engineering Technician 2 to join our test engineering team in Georgia. You will execute test plans, conduct live-fire evaluations, assemble test articles, and troubleshoot failures, delivering reliable, safe, and well-documented results.

Qualifications include 2–5 years in testing/manufacturing or firearms, and an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant test, manufacturing, or firearms experience.
• Strong understanding of firearm systems and operating principles.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering test plans with minimal supervision (reliability, endurance, environmental, and accuracy testing).
• Conduct live-fire testing and advanced functional evaluations.
• Assemble, modify, and configure test articles per engineering direction.
• Troubleshoot firearm and component failures and document root causes.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data for engineering review.
• Support development and validation of new test fixtures and methods.
• Interface with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams during testing.
• Train and mentor Technician I personnel.
• Ensure test activities comply with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to company safety, 6S, quality, delivery and productivity.

Skills

Firearm systems

Precision measurement

Engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Test methodology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in engineering technology / related field

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Test equipment

Job description

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best…

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission, Honor God. Defend Freedom®, is accomplished by serving customers and providing top-quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilian customers seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

Essential Functions

The Engineering Technician 2, independently executes test plans, supports troubleshooting, and contributes to test method development. This role requires strong technical competence, sound judgment, and consistent adherence to safety and documentation standards.:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Execute engineering test plans with minimal supervision (reliability, endurance, environmental, and accuracy testing)
• Conduct live-fire testing and advanced functional evaluations
• Assemble, modify, and configure test articles per engineering direction
• Troubleshoot firearm and component failures and document root causes
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data for engineering review
• Support development and validation of new test fixtures and methods
• Interface with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams during testing
• Train and mentor Technician I personnel
• Ensure test activities comply with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Provides adequate support, training and development to team members to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required (technical certificate or coursework preferred); Associate’s Degree in engineering technology, manufacturing, or related field preferred, or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 2–5 years of relevant test, manufacturing, or firearms experience
• Strong understanding of firearm systems and operating principles
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and test equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Preferred skills: experience with endurance, environmental, or military-style test protocols; basic data analysis and reporting experience; and exposure to root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with our Company Values.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status, and promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at‑will employer.