Product Design Engineer

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health benefits

PTO

Profit sharing

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. in Mayodan, NC is seeking a Product Design Engineer to advance new product development, derivatives, and sustaining engineering. You will create detailed 3D models and drawings, apply GD&T, and drive DFMA to cut costs while maintaining quality.

Collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain is essential for problem resolution and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3+ years in a manufacturing or R&D setting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop line extensions and derivatives from concept through production release.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks per company standards.
• Apply GD&T and perform tolerance analyses to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFMA

FMEA

CETOL

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

3D CAD

Job description

## Product Design EngineerApplylocations: Mayodan, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R0003505# **If you are a current Ruger employee, please** click here to apply internally.**Job Description:****Job Title:** Product Design Engineer**Location:** Mayodan, NC (onsite)**Company:** Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. **Job Type:** Full-time **Department:** Engineering **Reports To:** Senior Director of Product Engineering**Job Summary:**We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented **Product Design Engineer** to support new product development, derivative and line extension product initiatives, sustaining engineering, and cost reduction efforts. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in product design within a manufacturing environment. This role works cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to develop robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs, supporting products from concept through production and continuous improvement.**Key Responsibilities:*** Design and develop line extension and derivative configurations from concept through production release.* Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks in accordance with company standards.* Apply GD&T principles to ensure functional, manufacturable, and inspectable designs.* Conduct tolerance stack-ups and variation analysis using CETOL or similar tools.* Develop predictive mathematical models for simulating various aspects of mechanical motion.* Lead and participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities.* Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and throughput.* Support sustaining engineering efforts including design updates, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.* Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and implement corrective actions.* Manage engineering changes through PDM and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), ensuring proper documentation and revision control.* Develop and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, test plans, and reports.* Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.* Interface with suppliers to support design development and cost reduction initiatives.**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related equivalent technical discipline.* 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment.* Must be proficient in SolidWorks as well as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.* Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009) and tolerance analysis (CETOL preferred).* Experience with DFMA and FMEA methodologies.* Familiarity with Bill of Material (BOM) management in ERP systems (Oracle preferred).* Experience supporting products through full lifecycle (concept to production).* Strong problem-solving, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.* Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.* Commitment to continuous improvement* Good judgment/decision-making skills**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience in firearms or regulated manufacturing environments.* Knowledge of manufacturing capabilities of machined, injection molded, MIM (Metal Injection Molded), and stamped components.* Spring design experience* Experience performing moderately complex analyses such as kinematic/dynamic motion and FEA.* Experience with cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.* Exposure to product testing and validation processes.**Additional Requirements:*** Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.* Must be eligible to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now and in the future.**Salary:*** D.O.E. – please include your salary requirements with your resume.**Additional benefits to becoming a member of our team:*** Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit sharing, and bonus* Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision* Life and Retirement benefits, including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans* Paid Time Off (PTO)* Relocation Assistance is available for the right candidate who is willing to relocate.* Casual work environment