Associate Design Engineer

Build a Career Where Curiosity and Craft Shape Tomorrow's Firearms

At Weatherby, design is about shaping firearms that deliver performance and inspire confidence. As an Associate Design Engineer, you'll learn and contribute to projects that turn ideas into reality. From CAD modeling and prototypes to documentation and testing, you'll build skills that prepare you for growth in engineering and product development.

Summary

The Associate Design Engineer supports new firearm design and related components from concept through production. This role assists with CAD design, fixture and gauge development, prototyping, testing, and documentation. The position collaborates with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet safety, performance, and manufacturability standards.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You're eager to learn and bring creativity and problem-solving to projects.
• You're proficient in CAD and technical drawings.
• You communicate clearly and collaborate across teams.
• You're detail-oriented and organized in your work.
• You're passionate about product development and firearms.

Why You'll Stay

• A Meaningful Purpose – Enriching the lives of our employees and our customers is a priority.
• A Mission We Are Proud Of – Weatherby is committed to delivering exceptional products through premium craftsmanship, innovative design, and industry-leading ballistics-preserving our legacy as a trusted brand in the outdoor community.
• We Live Our Values – We hire by them, coach to them, and recognize them daily:
  • Built to Serve
  • Anchored in Integrity
  • Stronger Together
  • Driven by Precision
  • Fueled by Grit
  • Inspired to Create
  • Committed to Growth
  • Rooted in Passion

• Stability – Build your career in a trusted company with long-term growth.
• Skill-Building – Gain experience with CAD, prototyping, fixture design, and testing.
• Team Culture – Join a collaborative team that values learning and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Assist with CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for new designs and product improvements.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
• Design and update fixtures, gauges, and equipment to support development.
• Assist in documenting engineering changes, specifications, and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, and 1-3 years experience.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar).
• Familiarity with machining and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Interest in firearms and product design preferred.

Accountabilities and Measures

• Meet goals assigned by the Firearms Design Engineer during performance coaching.
• Support KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness of documentation and process execution.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily a sedentary role with occasional standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Prolonged standing and ability to manipulate and assemble small parts.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 56 pounds.

Work Environment

• Office/clerical environment with standard office equipment.
• Exposure to manufacturing/factory settings with fumes, airborne particles, moving machinery, vibration, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weatherby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer

Must be 18 or older. Work is on site in Sheridan, WY. Pre-employment testing includes drug and alcohol screening, physical assessment, and background check.