Senior Design Engineer in Broussard, Louisiana at SiCoSyndicate LLC

UNITY Tactical is a firearm accessories manufacturer founded and headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana.

Title: Senior Design Engineer

Located: On-Site - Broussard, LA

Full Time

Shift: Day Shift - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)

Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the US.

Position Description

A Senior Design Engineer is responsible for working as a team member in designing

and developing new products and changes to existing products. The Senior Design

Engineer is focused on the design of machined, injection molded, and additively

manufactured products related to firearms and their accessories. Must have a firm

grasp of Engineering principles and experience designing mechanical components.

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, balance workload with

multiple priorities, and take multiple paths to resolve issues, including using their own

technical skills.

Job Responsibilities

● Develop proposals for new products and improvements to current product

offerings.

● Manage multiple design projects, balancing priority and opportunity.

● Create solid models for prototypes, production components, and fixtures utilizing

SolidWorks software.

● Create clear and effective drawings using industry best practices and ASME

Y14.5 Standards.

● Establish and maintain items and BOMs within Unity Tactical’s ERP System.

● Develop supporting documents such as Work Instructions, Specifications and

Forms.

● Provide technical support to Sales and Customer Service.

● Create and handle change notices and necessary document control per Unity

Tactical’s procedures.

● Work closely with management to establish project scopes, lead times and

budgets.

● Develop test procedures, perform product testing and provide detailed test

reports/summaries.

● Provide production support on projects/products after completion

● Plan, manage, track, and report capital and expenses related to assigned

projects.

● Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and

requests.

● Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government

regulations.

● Comply with safe work practices, understanding work injury procedures, workers

comp, and safety standards.

Job Qualifications

● Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent

hands-on experience.

● Minimum 8 years of practical engineering and design experience required with

time in the firearm or closely related industry preferred.

● Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.

● Proficient in SolidWorks modeling, GD&T, and creation of detail/assembly

product drawings.

● Familiarity with manufacturing & quality standards associated with the firearms

industry is required.

● Knowledge of manufacturing processes relative to ferrous and non-ferrous

metals, composite materials, and fabrication techniques.

Physical Requirements:

● Requires the ability to conduct testing of various small arms. Testing may be

physically demanding and occur indoors or outdoors for long durations.

● Prolonged periods of standing, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that

entail frequent bending, twisting, and stooping

● Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.

● Must wear appropriate PPE based on the task, such as gloves, eye protection,

ear protection, and masks/respirators.

Work Environment:

● Works at a computer workstation regularly.

● The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

● Works with hazardous chemicals.

● Exposed to fumes and odors.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

functions