Senior Firearm Design Engineer

Vista Outdoor is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. Our portfolio of over 30 well-recognized brands gives outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, recreational shooters, professional athletes, law enforcement and military professionals a range of performance-driven, high-quality and innovative products.

* Responsible for the design and development of new firearm products. Duties include development of concept print/plans, design of products, tolerance specification, and other similar duties pertaining to product design. * Develop and design new company products. Develop and produce concept prints, plans, drawings for new products and/or modifications/enhancements to existing products. Design features and functions for the products. Specify materials, dimensions and tolerances, inspection standards, etc. for the components and parts. Develop details drawings. Oversee and guide projects assigned to less experienced design engineering personnel. * Keep abreast of developments in the market. Review competitor's designs and products. Analyze market place requests, customer requirements, etc. Analyze company ability and desire to meet requirements and/or requests and make appropriate recommendations to management personnel. * Maintain a working liaison with other departments and engineering sections. Provide support for sales personnel to contribute technical assistance to customers. Assist QA personnel provide technical support for vendors, develop inspections for parts, and/or to qualify vendors. Work with other engineering units to resolve problems, develop processes, etc. * Perform other similar duties as required by responsibility or necessity or as requested.

* Four year degree in physical engineering required. Mechanical engineering preferred. * 5 plus years related experience in an engineering environment required. Manufacturing environment preferred (firearms manufacturing is ideal). * Duties require effective verbal communication skills, visual acuity to product details along with drawings and computer screen data, and the physical ability to work and move in a factory environment. * Firearm Design Experience Required * Ability to work cross-functionally internally and externally. * Knowledge/experience with SolidWorks CAD system preferred.