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Senior Design Engineer

Silencer Central

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 16 days ago

Job Description

Join one of the fastest growing companies in America, recently recognized as an Inc. 5000 award-winning company with more than 400 percent growth over the past three years. Silencer Central is passionate about the compliancy, knowledge and community education in firearm sound suppression and making silencer buying simple since 2005. Apply today!

Classification: Full time; Exempt
Shift: Monday – Friday, core hours 8:30am-5:00pm

Job Summary:
At Silencer Central, we believe that Customers + Integrity = Winning. The Sr. Design Engineer will lead design projects to research and design suppressors and suppressor parts. The Sr. Design Engineer uses knowledge of thermal and fluid dynamics, material properties,  and machine design along with suppressor and firearm function to develop new products and make improvements to existing products.  Additionally, the Sr. Design Engineer will play a key role in developing and managing component drawings and CAD model revisions.  

Essential Functions:

  • Experience in product design including research, CAD design, and design for manufacturing
  • Solid knowledge and experience reading, interpreting, and developing high precision mechanical drawings
  • Thorough understanding of drawing control systems, including the execution of BOM and router changes
  • Prepare suppressor and accessory designs based on project scope and deliverables
  • Maintain close knowledge of industry designs and trends in the suppressor market
  • Develop new product design concepts combined with research and testing data and analysis

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, required
  • 5 - 7 years of design experience working with precision mechanical systems, preferrably in the firearms industry required
  • 3-5 years of experience with solid CAD modeling software: Autodesk Inventor preferred
  • Experience taking a product from conception to a manufactured design
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and precision metal machining methods
  • Thorough understanding of ANSI GD&T
  • Advanced fluid dynamics and heat transfer knowledge
  • Firearms knowledge in weapons systems function
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace software applications
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, along with the ability to recommend effective solutions
  • Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
  • Must possess "soft skills": personal effectiveness, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, team building, and influencing skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
  • Must be able to complete firearm and suppressor live fire testing
  • Ability to work in a team environment to achieve team, departmental, and corporate goals

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $70,874.00 - $106,310.00 DOE. Silencer Central offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Health insurance: Copayment Plus Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with $1500-$3000 HRA Contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • LTD and STD insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • EAP
  • Colonial Life
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Free snacks and drinks

Apply today and join our amazing team! Our business is growing and we need motivated people to help us continue our success!