Senior Design Engineer

Company: The Bachrach Group
Location: North Haven
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

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Under the direction of the Design Team Lead, this role involves executing a variety of product design tasks, ranging from the development of entirely new products to enhancements, improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives for existing products.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and generate innovative design concepts, detailed designs, and design validation procedures.
Conduct thorough design analyses, focusing on function, tolerances, stress, safety, and performance.
Perform calculations and empirical testing to ensure product success in real-world applications.
Engage in customer feedback (Voice of the Customer) activities and prioritize customer needs when designing products.
Collaborate with management, production, and marketing teams to review project specifications and methodologies.
Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives with vendors, manufacturing engineering, and operations teams to optimize product value.
Gain a strong understanding of in-house and vendor processes, incorporating design specifications accordingly.
Communicate design details, timelines, and expectations to stakeholders clearly and effectively.
Oversee and delegate tasks to junior engineers, designers, and drafters, providing mentorship and guidance as needed.
Promote a culture of transparency, data-driven decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Actively contribute to lean manufacturing efforts, identifying waste and driving initiatives to reduce it.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical component and assembly design and development.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable combination of education and experience.
Background in Firearms Design is highly desirable.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies such as forging, casting, machining, stamping, heat treatment, protective finishes, and molding.
Extensive experience with SolidWorks software.
Expertise in mechanical drafting standards, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
Proficiency in stress and kinematic analysis, both through traditional methods and using FEA and motion analysis software.

Working Conditions:

Office-based within a manufacturing facility.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, move, and transport items weighing at least 20 lbs.
Prolonged use of office equipment (computer, calculator, copier, printer) for up to 6 hours per day.
Capability to remain stationary for up to 2 hours at a time.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to detect and correct errors in designs or documentation.
Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills for interaction with colleagues and other departments.
Mobility throughout the facility and office areas, accessing necessary resources and equipment.
Willingness to travel when required.

Additional Information:

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as needed.
This job description reflects the essential functions of the role but may evolve as needed.
The position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform job functions in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations.
Regular, punctual attendance is expected as part of this role.
Experience or willingness to learn Lean Manufacturing practices is a plus.

Direct Reports:

Design Engineers
Designers
Drafters

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