Engineer

Position Overview:

Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. The position will recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls. It will also coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree (BSME) or equivalent
• Level (I, II, III) will be determined during the application and interview process based on years of applicable experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create Solid Works manufacturing solid models to define the process as needed.
• Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Must be able to understand and interpret complex part drawings and understand product design intent. Use and understand ASME Y14.5 2009 impact on designs and drawing tolerances.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Use appropriate project management techniques to insure tools, gauges, fixtures, equipment, routings and CMM/CNC programs are fully defined, documented and implemented.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Responsibility to manage and maintain the accuracy of the S&W manufacturing routing database including operation sequence and description, labor hours, set-up and changeover times and machine cycle times as well as appropriate work instructions where applicable.
• Work closely with multiple groups of diverse interest (Product Engineering, Marketing, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Accounting, etc.) while maintain project focus
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Establish quality management systems based in prevention, utilizing capability studies, process FMEA, SPC, DoE, gage R&R, and other quality tools as required.
• Drive and Facilitate formal, hands-on Root Cause and Corrective Action activity.
• Must be able to interpret solid models and interpret complex part drawings and understand product design intent. Use and understand ASME Y14.5 2009 impact on designs and drawing tolerances.
• Support manufacturing/assembly to ensure supplier quality issues are quickly identified on the production floor, communicated to the supplier and corrective action is verified with the supplier.
• Conduct supplier quality audits to add value to both the supplier and accurately assess the health, consistency, reliability and overall performance of the supplier.
• Provide supplier quality oversight, analysis, and performance tracking
• A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes, with a willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at anytime in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong understanding of lean principles
• Specific knowledge in drawing interpretation and standards (GD & T)
• Demonstrated ability to manage and complete multiple projects and objectives successfully
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to influence individuals and groups at all levels of our organization with effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Works with minimal supervision, establish priority and meet scheduled completion dates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• SolidWorks and or CAM knowledge a plus
• CMM programming & PC-DMIS a plus
• Experience creating custom applications and GUI's with Microsoft Visual Studio
• Experience with stored procedures and database design in Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with basic webpage scripting

Physical Demands:

• Works in an office environment.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to preform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection (depending on work location) required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

Office: Typical office environment and lighting with some exposure to plant environment, with fork lift and other general hazards.

Manufacturing/Warehouse: Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

Updated 10/26/2026