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Knight Enterprises · 2 months ago

Research and Development Design Engineer

Titusville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Knight Enterprises, LLC is focused on designing firearms and related systems. The Research and Development Design Engineer will support Knight's Armament Company by developing new products, managing prototypes, and ensuring designs meet safety and production standards.

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Responsibilities

Develop design concepts on 3-D CAD system (SolidWorks)

Produce drawings and models to ANSI-Y-14.5 format—up to and including level III

Assist in the development of products. Chair and participate in design reviews, assuring that products meet the overall design objectives, are producible, have no safety flaws, and are saleable

Solicit input of perceived/actual needs/ideas for developing new product/program

Develops and creates virtual models to analyze designs using finite element analysis or dynamic simulation

Oversee the manufacturing of prototypes, managing the overall project so that all required prototype components are available to meet project schedules

Work may include being a project manager, design lead or participate as a team member

Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks while under pressure

Individual projects and priorities and deadlines are established by the employee in consultation with the supervisor. Utilize performance management principles and techniques to fully maximize productivity

Develop instructions and procedures for R&D technical personnel. Train others in processes and procedures as needed

Record or direct the recording of required data from measurements and observations as well as producing clear, concise reports when required

Develop, coordinate and conduct testing procedures & testing to validate concepts

Conducts research and economic analysis

Identify opportunities for improvement of established programs

Will be expected to independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems encountered

Plans, schedules, conducts/coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work. This could be as part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope

Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements

Provides technical assistance to staff, contractors, vendors, State, County, and City officials in the application and interpretation of engineering standard

Conducts audits, audits design work and monitors projects

Performs additional duties as assigned by management

Follow firearm safety procedures and maintain security of weapons

Maintain the confidentiality of Knight Enterprises Management, LLC designs, data procedures and processes

Qualification

3-D CAD designSolidWorksEngineering analysis softwareASME-Y-14.100Firearms design experienceMaterials application knowledgeTechnical assistanceProject managementTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

High School ( ) College (X) Degree: BS/BA

4 Years Engineering Degree with demonstrated CAD capability. Relevant experience may be substituted for Degree

Experience in 3-D CAD design, focusing on SolidWorks, and other engineering analysis software. ASME-Y-14.100 / ANSI-Y-14.5 drawing terms and tolerances

Design experience in the firearms industry strongly preferred in the design of commercial or military firearms. This should include analyzing, interpreting, and applying professional engineering principles and practices

Candidate must model components on CAD systems, create drawings and component specifications that meet design objectives and are producible

Knowledge in materials application, heat treat, analysis, etc

Experience in design projects with multiple components & assemblies

Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks while under pressure

Individual projects and priorities and deadlines are established by the employee in consultation with the supervisor

Utilize performance management principles and techniques to fully maximize productivity

Develop instructions and procedures for R&D technical personnel

Train others in processes and procedures as needed

Record or direct the recording of required data from measurements and observations as well as producing clear, concise reports when required

Develop, coordinate and conduct testing procedures & testing to validate concepts

Conducts research and economic analysis

Identify opportunities for improvement of established programs

Will be expected to independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems encountered

Plans, schedules, conducts/coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work

Provides technical assistance to staff, contractors, vendors, State, County, and City officials in the application and interpretation of engineering standard

Conducts audits, audits design work and monitors projects

Performs additional duties as assigned by management

Follow firearm safety procedures and maintain security of weapons

Maintain the confidentiality of Knight Enterprises Management, LLC designs, data procedures and processes

Seeing: Required

Speaking: Required

Hearing: Required

Standing: Often

Walking: Often

Sitting: Frequently

Lifting: Occasionally

Carrying: Often, up to 50-pounds