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's workforce is located across eight locations in the United States. The tremendous growth of SIG SAUER has fueled outstanding opportunities for experienced professionals to join our team. Position Summary: The Designer/Drafter III is responsible for developing and implementing complex new part designs and improving legacy
products as assigned. This advanced position in the R&D department is generally intended for highly experienced mechanical designers with an associate degree.
The Designer works both independently and in a team environment with R&D Staff. Occasional collaboration with other departments including manufacturing, QC, and assembly is expected. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Create robust CAD models of complex parts and generate fully mated assemblies with multiple configurations in Solid Works. Generate and check functionally dimensioned, ASME Y14.5 compliant drawings including GD&T in Solid Works. Perform basic tolerance stack analyses. Process change orders through the PLM system for
the release and revision of parts, assemblies, and SKUs. Determine appropriate part dispositions and status levels.
Assist with testing and compilation of data as needed. Generate and check drawings to ensure dimensioning, tolerancing, and datum structures are optimized for both part functionality and ease of inspection. Assist in the manufacture of prototype parts and products. Manage prototype parts and products inventory. Consistently follow safe firearm handling practices. Follow all range safety procedures when in any of the range areas. Engages in and actively volunteers for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks. Participates in and sustains 5S. 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. Miscellaneous duties as needed. Education, Experience, and Required Skills: Associate degree in Engineering Technology and 10 or more years' experience working in a R&D environment. Must be able to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others, both verbally and in written form. Must have basic proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word. Must be proficient using CAD software to create parametric solid models, associated drawings, and fully mated assemblies (Solid Works highly preferred).
Must have experience using a PLM system (Agile preferred). Must be able to generate clear, fully dimensioned, ASME Y14.5 compliant drawings of complex parts using logical datum structures and functional dimensioning schemes. Must be familiar with GD&T symbology and understand how they control allowable part geometry. Must be able to complete multi-part tolerance stack analyses. Must have substantial familiarity with manufacturing methods including machining, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding, and stamping/fine blanking as well as knowledge in material selection, heat treatment and coatings.
Must have practical experience with dynamic mechanical assemblies and troubleshooting motion-related issues. 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: Able to lift up to 25. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated.
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, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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