Atlas Gun Works

POSITION INFORMATION

Senior Project Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to the technical aspects of projects including product design, verification, and validation.

  • Translate user needs and other customer input into clear, concise design requirements and design concepts.

  • Create and document design concepts through the use of 3D CAD software and rapid prototyping methodologies.

  • Create concept models and prototypes utilizing small tools and equipment.

  • Create specifications for components, assemblies, packaging, and labeling.

  • Work with Manufacturing and other Product Development engineers to ensure that products are optimally designed for manufacturing.

  • Assist in the identification and selection of outside suppliers and consultants as required.

  • Prepare for and conduct various design reviews in accordance with company targets and objectives.

  • Verify that designs meet functional requirements through the performance of engineering analyses and testing.

  • Assist in the development of test and inspection plans to ensure quality requirements are met and manufacturing process risks are mitigated.

  • Prepare for and facilitate risk assessments throughout the product development lifecycle.

  • Analyze test data using statistical tools, perform in-depth interpretation of results, and generate detailed technical reports.

  • Specify fixtures, gauges, and equipment needed for the verification and manufacture of small quantities of prototype devices

  • Work with management and management’s patent counsel to prepare invention records and assist in the patent submission process.

  • Provide technical support to manufacturing engineering for design and process improvements made post transfer to sustaining manufacturing.

  • Manage the technical project process and scope of work within own discipline; review schedule and budgeted hours; find and resolve all inconsistencies with project manager.

  • Delegate tasks to project engineers and programmers as appropriate.

  • Follow quality management process; conduct project reviews and approvals before all QA/QC reviews done by the technical authority.

  • Maintain strong relationships across all departments, being able to understand and articulate project and design requirements, progress, and troubleshooting to colleagues and management.

  • Coordinate well with all company functions to fully integrate work and project requirements into design criteria.

  • Act as supervisor and resource to technical team; support and assist staff education and development.

Qualification and Experience Requirements:

  • Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.

  • Minimum 10 years related industry experience.

  • Registered professional engineer (PE) license or other professional certification based on expertise required.

  • Technical product development experience, e.g., design, process, or quality engineering.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles in other disciplines.

  • Able to conceptualize and develop solutions for high performance systems utilizing precision machined components.

  • Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co-workers, and technical teams (e.g., work plan, statement of work, and 2-way communication.)

  • Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals

  • Equipped to analyze, problem solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative.

  • Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer’s discipline.

  • Extensive experience with Solidworks is required

  • Strong technical writing ability.

  • Leadership ability and organizational skills.

Benefits:

  • Health, vision and dental insurance

  • 401K with company match up to 5%

  • PTO

  • Employee purchase program

  • Onsite gym and personal trainer

  • Biweekly occupational therapy

  • And more

Compensation: Competitive based on experience!

Must be able to possess a firearm*

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