Description
Team Lead, Design Engineer
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
Position Summary:
The Team Lead is responsible for technical leadership and management of engineering staff to create innovative firearms and/or accessories which meet product requirements. Responsibilities include working closely with direct reports, foster a team-oriented working environment, provide coaching to team members, and supporting other teams and R&D objectives as needed. This management position in the R&D department is generally intended for mechanical engineers with a BSME and significant relevant work experience which includes project management responsibilities. The Team Lead is an active member of the R&D management team and must collaborate effectively with other departments, including product management and operations. In addition, they will be required to interact effectively with Executive Management and customers.
FLSA: Exempt
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managerial responsibility for direct reports including Designers, Engineers, Test Technicians, and CO-OP/interns.
- Responsible for multiple development programs, ensuring that product requirements are met with robust, cost-effective designs.
- Also responsible for assigning tasks and establishing success criteria.
- Review and approve drawings to ensure applicable standards are met and that important tolerance stacks have been documented showing acceptable results.
- Review the results of design analyses as well as the methods used.
- Exercise sound judgement in assessing the validity of assumptions made.
- Responsible for ensuring the required analyses for assigned projects are completed.
- Works closely with Chief Engineers.
- Responsible for final engineering approval of new designs thru the PLM system.
- Review and approve test plans, ensuring that they are logical and thorough.
- Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of verification testing of all product requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring products are designed with consideration for ease of manufacturing and inspection and that product cost meets plan.
- Review the acceptability of part non-conformances, providing feedback to suppliers and Quality.
- Approve or reject waivers and deviations.
- Responsible for ensuring Intellectual Property is protected.
- Provide technical assistance to other departments within Sig Sauer as needed.
- Drive Continuous Improvement in R&D operations.
- Participates in and sustains 5S Standards.
- Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates.
- Must be able to travel infrequently.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Education/Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
- 10 or more years engineering experience working in a R&D environment, 3 or more of which were in a managerial capacity.
- Must be able to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others, both verbally and in written form.
- Must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Project is preferred.
- Must be proficient using CAD software to create parametric solid models and associated drawings (SolidWorks highly preferred).
- Must be experienced using a PLM system for complete product lines (Agile is preferred).
- Must be able to understand and review complex analyses such as FEA, kinematic and dynamic motion, CFD, and/or heat transfer.
- Must have a solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 standards including GD&T.
- Must be detail-oriented; able to identify drafting errors and less than optimal dimensioning & tolerancing schemes during drawing review.
- Must understand tolerance stack requirements and results including statistical elements.
- Must have a fundamental understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, stamping/fine blanking, extrusion, forging, and casting as well as knowledge in material selection, heat treatment and coatings.
- Must have practical experience with mechanical assembly.
- Must be able to pro-actively define and resolve highly complex problems by collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and executing viable solutions.
- Familiarity with ITAR, ATF and EAR regulations is preferred.
- Familiarity with NATO and TOP standards as well as Mil-Specs is preferred.
- Experience using and maintaining firearms and/or related products is preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
- Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
- Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.
SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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