Product Design Engineer

Description

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Senior Product Design Engineer Job Title: Senior Product Design Engineer Location: West Hartford, CT Department: Product Engineering Reports To: Vice President of Engineering and Product Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in firearms design and designing mechanical devices, linkages, springs, and polymer products, with expertise in various manufacturing processes. This role involves leading the design and development of new firearm products from concept to production release, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring other engineers, and improving existing processes and products.

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Skills

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Design, Solidworks, creo, fire arms, gd&t, Engineering, proe design, proe, Autocad, Product design, New product development, calipers, windchill, casting, sheet metal, injection moulding

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Top Skills Details

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Design,Solidworks,creo,fire arms,gd&t,Engineering

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of new firearm products and accessories throughout the entire product lifecycle. o Oversee prototype development and testing, analyzing results to refine designs. o Conduct detailed engineering analysis and simulations to optimize design performance and reliability. o Utilize 3D CAD software (ProE/CREO) for development and to create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation. • Stay current with advancements in firearm technology, materials, and manufacturing processes. • Ensure all designs meet safety, functionality, and durability requirements. • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve product quality. • Work collaboratively with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Quality Engineering teams. • Analyze and improve existing processes and products, including updating documentation. • Address issues with product problems, suppliers, quality, and production. • Contribute to the strategic development of processes and procedures for product design and development. • Contribute to the strategy and development of design, development, test, and verification equipment capabilities. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff. • Perform other duties and projects as required. Software Knowledge • ProE/CREO CAD experience preferred. • Windchill - Database Management Software. • SolidWorks (if not experienced in ProE/CREO). • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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Experience Level

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Expert Level

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Pay and Benefits

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The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $75.00/hr.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

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• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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Workplace Type

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This is a fully onsite position in West Hartford,CT.

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Application Deadline

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This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

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About Actalent

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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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