Senior Product Development Engineer – Lead & Launch Innovator

Century-Arms,-Inc.-; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Century-Arms, Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to design, test, validate, and release new products and enhancements from concept to production.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage budgets and schedules, and lead design activities using SolidWorks and GD&T. Responsibilities include creating specifications, developing test plans, assembling prototypes, and evaluating new technologies to reduce costs and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in new product development in manufacturing.
• Extensive CAD knowledge (SolidWorks preferred) with FEA and GD&T.
• Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 GD&T.
• Ability to manage projects and teams to deliver products on schedule and within budget.
• Experience in casting, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, machining, forgings, and additive manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Experience in cross-functional teams across Sales to Engineering.
• Experience in Firearm Manufacturing and Product Development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of multiple projects through the engineering lifecycle, including plans, budgets, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and report progress.
• Define product specifications with cross-functional teams.
• Hold regular cross-functional meetings to review status and resources.
• Develop detailed product specifications and collaborate on selecting materials and configurations.
• Create and modify designs using 2D/3D CAD (SolidWorks).
• Create data packs including drawings, BOMs, and test plans for new products.
• Maintain library of drawings and ensure changes are documented.
• Assemble prototypes to verify form, fit and function.
• Test prototypes for functionality and endurance and document issues.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies for product lines.
• Address product integrity issues and mitigation.
• Apply GD&T to verify manufacturing feasibility.
• Perform dynamic testing with accelerometers, transducers, strain gauges.
• Plan and organize technical projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate between departments and supervise project staff.
• Estimate timelines and resources required; manage risks and costs.
• Travel as needed to support projects.
• Protect information and adhere to ISO standards.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

FEA

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Firearm manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Century-Arms, Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to design, test, validate, and release new products and enhancements from concept to production.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage budgets and schedules, and lead design activities using SolidWorks and GD&T. Responsibilities include creating specifications, developing test plans, assembling prototypes, and evaluating new technologies to reduce costs and improve performance.