Design Engineer - Firearms & Defense - Stratham, NH

Michael PageStratham, NH

$105,000 - $140,000 / year

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Overview

Compensation

$105,000-$140,000/year

Job Description

This Senior Design Engineer develops new firearms and accessories while driving improvements to existing products. The role delivers technical leadership through advanced engineering analysis, collaboration, and problem‑solving across the full product lifecycle.

Client Details

Our client is a long‑established manufacturer recognized for precision engineering and advanced product innovation. It supports a wide range of defense and commercial customers while maintaining strong commitments to safety and quality.

Description

This Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for:

Leading development of new firearms and related products to meet requirements and cost targets
Generating and checking drawings for GD&T, ASME Y14.5, and tolerance stack compliance
Completing complex analyses including FEA, motion, CFD, or heat transfer
Processing engineering change orders and maintaining accurate BOMs
Coordinating and reviewing testing, validating conclusions and documentation
Driving DFM efforts and collaborating with Manufacturing to meet cost and quality standards
Managing intellectual property activities such as patent searches and trade studies
Advancing continuous improvement efforts and sustaining 5S practices

Profile

A successful Design Engineer applicant will:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7-10 years R&D engineering experience
Proficiency in advanced analysis tools such as FEA, motion, CFD, and heat transfer
Strong CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM experience
Skilled in GD&T, ASME Y14.5, and tolerance stack analysis
Strong communication skills and ability to guide less‑experienced engineers
Practical experience with mechanical assembly and complex problem‑solving
Familiarity with relevant regulatory standards preferred

Job Offer

High‑impact design leadership role
Access to advanced engineering tools and technologies
Collaboration across design, manufacturing, and testing functions
Opportunities for growth within a precision‑driven organization
Culture centered on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
Competitive compensation package
PTO, healthcare, etc.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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