New Product Development Engineer II
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com (http://www.sigsauer.com)
Position Summary: The New Product Development Engineer II will be responsible for ensuring the overall quality of supplied manufactured products. They will launch new product at new or existing suppliers utilizing proven methods to ensure quality components are received on time, support new vendor selection as well as develop new and existing suppliers to create a world class vendor base, and drive cost out initiatives by way of design review and redesign of components and assemblies. Working in a team environment they will collaborate with cross functional teams including Design Engineers, Manufacturing, internal Quality, Project Management, Production Planning, Incoming Inspection, Purchasing as well as outside manufacturing and OSP suppliers.
FLSA: Exempt
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify need for process sign-off (PSO) with a given part/supplier and execute with minimal guidance. Provide guidance to less experienced team members.
- Accurately determine correct gaging methods to aid incoming inspection, and when verifying inspection data.
- Collect data for Gage R&R and bias.
- Design and source custom gages for specific applications.
- Extensive knowledge of the supplier quality manual, PSO form and Vendor Evaluation Tool. Experienced in Oracle, Agile, PSO, SCAR Tool, APEX (FA database, Waiver Tool, etc.).
- Highly proficient in print reading and able to interpret dimensional tolerances and apply them to components of enhanced complexity.
- Identify external specification referenced in technical documentation and apply to the inspection process.
- Understanding and working fluency of GD&T symbology assigned per ASME Y14.5. Able to review design drawings for completeness and correctness.
- Enhanced understanding of the ISO process. Independently generate documentation required to maintain and support ISO compliance. Serve as a contributing member of ISO audit teams.
- Understanding of fundamental ATF Compliance issues; ability to recognize when input from the Compliance team is needed to resolve/clarify compliance related issues.
- Utilize Vendor Evaluation Tool to develop supplier improvement with minimal guidance from leadership to a successful outcome.
- Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Education/Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Sciences, and 3-6 years of previous experience in a Manufacturing or Quality Engineering role.
- High level of mechanical technical expertise is required. Must be proficient with inspection equipment such as calipers micrometers, dial indicators, microhites, and hardness tester.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications. Must have experience with CAD software.
- Must be a strong analytical thinker.
- Must be able to demonstrate expertise in a variety of manufacturing, quality, engineering concepts and troubleshooting skills.
- Possess experience in evaluating and troubleshooting the primary manufacturing processes at suppliers.
- Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to suppliers and internal customers, both verbally and in written form. Must know their audience to be able to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Completes tasks as assigned in a timely manner. Requires little supervision to identify additional tasking. Able to organize and prioritize tasks with minimal assistance.
- Able to make decisions with minimal guidance on corrective actions for supplier quality problems that arise. Communicate effectively to leadership verbally and in written format regarding problems and corrective action.
- Able to perform analysis of supplier quality failures, particularly related to prevention of receipt & advancement of non-compliant material.
Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
- The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing area where frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts, containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
- Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, be able to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery.
- Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
- Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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