Assembly Engineer I

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Springfield, MA

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications:

When specializing in assembly operations - Essential duties include the following - other duties may be assigned:

• Troubleshoot root cause and effect relating to product failures and assembly line stoppages.
• Use lean concepts to optimize assembly line throughput.
• Design, implement, and document assembly techniques and equipment that will improve assembly line throughput while maintaining operator safety and product quality.
• Implement mistake-proof systems in assembly operations to guarantee product quality.
• Comply with all firearm regulations and traceability.
• Participate in testing of products and identifying issues.
• Work with operations and engineering to launch new products on time.

When specializing in manufacturing operations -- Essential duties will include the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• Must work effectively with external technical support and continuously train internal staff.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Works with minimal supervision, establish priority, and meet scheduled completion dates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Competencies, and Education:

Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in BSME or equivalent and 1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the firearms industry, and a strong understanding of lean principles.

Experience with PCDMS, CMM programming, and Solid Works preferred.

Experience in addressing needs and concerns of shop personnel in a manufacturing environment and reflecting a background of good customer service skills.

Experience with handling and shooting firearms.

Language Skills:

• Must have working command of the English language.
• Must be able to read, write, and interpret the English language.
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing, verbal instructions, written memos, and instructions.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Solid Works and/or CAM knowledge a plus.
• CMM programming & PCDMS a plus.

Training Requirements:

• Complete all necessary training as required by assigned department and position.
• Participate in and follow all company initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, Kaizen events, 5S, etc.
• Participate in product testing.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, carry, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on factory floor.
• The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, including safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Work Environment:

• Very fast-paced and demanding work environment.
• Successful candidates spend their majority of time on the shop floor.
• 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, with exposure to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations, and shop lighting.

About Us:

Since 1852, Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Group life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Investment 401K plan & profit sharing
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and winter shutdown
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee product discounts
• Service awards

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smith & Wesson is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.