Lead Design Engineer - Drive Product Innovation

Socket.dev; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FN America, LLC, headquartered in Columbia, SC, seeks a Lead Design Engineer to drive product development, perform evaluations, and establish technical data packages for new and existing products. You will guide and mentor engineers, plan tests, and create execution strategies with cost/time considerations.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred) and at least six years in design engineering, with expertise in firearm processing technologies and CAD/analysis tools.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; M.S. preferred.
• Six years of experience in a design engineering role required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced design responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to PDP by developing new product platforms and derivatives.
• Plan, conduct and document hands-on product testing.
• Create execution strategies and manage milestones with a engineering team.
• Collaborate across departments and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop and implement design improvements.
• Handle cost/time/work for assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Written verbal reporting

Engineering standards compliance

Firearm processing tech

Machining processes

Injection molding

Design components & subassemblies

Tools usage

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

M.S. Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Lab equipment & measurement tools

3D CAD Creo

Simulation: CETOL/Ansys/Adams/STAR-CCM+

Microsoft Office

Job description

FN America, LLC, headquartered in Columbia, SC, seeks a Lead Design Engineer to drive product development, perform evaluations, and establish technical data packages for new and existing products. You will guide and mentor engineers, plan tests, and create execution strategies with cost/time considerations.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred) and at least six years in design engineering, with expertise in firearm processing technologies and CAD/analysis tools.