Test Engineer I at SIG SAUER, Inc.

Test Engineer I                                 

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

Position Summary:

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 employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions.  SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™.  For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com.

Position Summary: The Test Engineer I is responsible for assisting in the development of new and editing existing test plans as well as developing basic test fixtures in the execution of simple to medium complexity test projects. The Test Engineer I is an entry-level position that draws on technical and creative skills to support the execution of test processes on firearm systems. Firearms experience preferred. The Test Engineer I will collaborate with other members of the Test & Evaluation department and Research & Development.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely and effectively operate test equipment according to manuals, work instructions, or industry standards.
• With guidance and support from more experienced Test Engineers, follow documented and verbal test plans, interpret test standards, document raw test data, and create written test reports to SIG SAUER INC standards.
• Develop, with assistance from more experienced Test Engineers, new and edit existing written test plans based on statistical and quality assurance principles to validate product design or manufacturing quality.
• Participate in test plan reviews to ensure test intent is met prior to the start of testing.
• Assist in the analysis of test data using statistics to assist the Design Engineering team and executive leadership decision making process.
• Assist in researching technology to create test methods to fill gaps in Research & Development departmental test capacity.
• Design, create drawings for, and build fixtures for testing firearms, ammunition, or firearm subassemblies with assistance from Test Engineers levels II and senior.
• Create item numbers, change orders, and documents in Agile PLM.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Communicate effectively to supervision regarding problems and corrective action.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering that supports the area of specialty required and a minimum of 0-3 years of experience in an Engineering role preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience identifying and troubleshooting common firearm malfunctions is preferred.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms is required.
• Pistol, rifle, and shotgun training certifications from a recognized firearms academy preferred.
• Maintain range certification while always handling and shooting firearms in accordance with SIG SAUER Inc. policy.
• Maintain qualifications to act as a Range Safety Officer to include passing First Aid and Trauma Management classes.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), experience creating LabVIEW or MATLAB programs and reducing collected test data is preferred. Experience analyzing statistical data using Minitab is preferred.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• 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.