Organization
Ruger is a highly successful, high-end manufacturer of rifles, shotguns and handguns.

Scope of the Position
Reporting to residing Vice President of Operations. This position has product design responsibility for rifle products, from concept to production, including new product design failure analysis.

Principal Accountabilities
1. Creates new designs based upon new model concepts or modifies existing gun designs using CAD (Solid Works) drafting tools. This includes the design of components as well as the selection of materials. Also uses computer modeling to complete product failure analysis, FEI.
2. Supports and coordinates activities with the manufacturing engineering staff as required.
3. Tests and evaluates functions of product prototypes.
4. Develops and executes project plans/schedules to satisfy design project requirements.
5. Provides technical support to internal and external customers.

Background/Experience
Requires a minimum of ten years of product design and development engineering experience preferably in a high quality long gun (all action types experience preferred) design and manufacturing environment.

Must have demonstrated skills in 3D/Solid Modeling using SolidWorks, Pro E or a compatible CAD system.

Knowledge of GD&T necessary. Should be familiar with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Mechanism software as required in a firearms design environment.

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent is necessary. An advanced engineering degree is a plus.

Personal Qualifications
The successful candidate must be a high energy, creative, resourceful and organized engineering design professional. The ability to multi-task and to manage several projects simultaneously is a must.

The new incumbent must bring strong analytical tools. Well-developed communications skills, both verbal and written, are key.

Compensation
The compensation for this position includes a base salary that is commensurate with background and experience and a bonus program that is based on company financial results.

Ruger offers a comprehensive and competitive fringe benefit program.

Qualified applicants should send a resume to:
Human Resource Director
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Attn: Human Resource Department
411 Sunapee Street
Newport, NH 03773

or via email to Mike Butler at mbutler@ruger.com

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