Senior Design Engineer - North Wales, PA
2 days ago
Job description
Description
Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead our mechanical design and junior engineering teams in developing robust, manufacturable, and compliant products. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving design excellence, supporting new product development, and ensuring seamless integration between engineering and manufacturing.
A key focus of this role is establishing structured design standards, documentation, and training programs to support consistent product development and knowledge transfer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of mechanical design engineers and junior mechanical engineers.
- Oversee the design and development of firearm components, accessories, tooling, fixtures, and production support equipment.
- Establish standardized mechanical design practices, documentation, and review processes.
- Review and approve CAD models, engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Ensure all designs meet performance, safety, regulatory, and manufacturability requirements.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to support DFM/DFA and production readiness.
- Drive new product introduction (NPI) activities from concept through full-scale production.
- Manage engineering project timelines, priorities, and resource allocation.
- Develop and implement structured training programs for engineering staff, including:
- Design standards and best practices manuals
- CAD and documentation guidelines
- Onboarding materials for junior engineers
- Mentor and develop engineers through performance feedback, coaching, and career planning.
- Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design improvements for production issues.
- Promote a culture of process discipline, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Support capital equipment, tooling, and fixture design initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience leading or managing engineering teams.
- Strong background in mechanical design for manufactured products.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor).
- Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working in regulated or high-compliance environments preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in defense, firearms, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FMEA, and DFM/DFA principles.
- Experience supporting NPI and product lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
- Experience developing technical training and onboarding programs.
Position Summary
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work. Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities but are always subject to safety concerns for the employee and all team members. Employer may require a physical assessment of the candidate's ability to perform these tasks as a condition of an offer letter. Any assessment will be performed by a third party vendor and will be reported on a pass/fail basis with no other medical information conveyed to employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Note: This job description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Management may modify or assign other responsibilities as needed.
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