Daniel Defense, LLC · 21 hours ago
STUDENT - ENGINEERING COOP
Black Creek, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
1+ years expDaniel Defense, LLC is a manufacturer of premium firearms and accessories dedicated to serving military, law enforcement, and civilian customers. As an Engineering Student Intern/Co-Op, you will gain hands-on experience in various engineering functions while contributing to projects that enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures
Engineering Disciplines that you may work with: Design, Manufacturing, New Product Development, etc
Aid in the New Product Stage/Gate Process to help ideas and technologies venture into new product
Assist in the design, prototyping, and testing of firearms and related accessories
Develop technical data packages including CAD models, 2D drawings, and specifications for manufacturing and assembly
Maintain and construct work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Contribute to cost estimates, risk assessments, and design reviews for new products
Create and execute test procedures for new technologies and existing product lines
Provide technical support to sales and marketing on new products
Work with manufacturing to design cost-effective and efficient solutions
Participate in fixture and gage design for handling, assembly, and inspection of parts
Develop, implement, and validate new gaging systems and fixtures in alignment with equipment performance requirements
Collaborate with team members and company personnel to create and implement operating procedures, and assist in resolving system malfunctions
Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity
Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
Qualification
Required
Mechanical, Manufacturing or related Engineering major in-progress, minimum GPA of 2.75
1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in SolidWorks (3D modeling required; exposure to Mastercam or similar software is a plus)
Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to interact with Executive Leadership, team members, vendors and customers
Self-motivated, independent worker with the ability to manage tasks under deadlines
Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 25-50 pounds
Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy
Preferred
Exposure to Finite Element Analysis and interpreting results
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fixtures and gaging systems
Experience with firearms design and implementation
Firearm experience
Company
Daniel Defense, LLC
Daniel Defense is a family-owned and privately held firearms manufacturer located in Black Creek, Georgia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marsha Grovenstein
Assistant to the President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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