Product Design Engineer en Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

Product Design Engineer

Base Salary Range $90,000 to $130,000

For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life.

 At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do.  Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.

Our benefits package is amazing:

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• and product discounts to name a few

What You’ll Be Doing as a Product Design Engineer:

Performs intermediate to complex professional engineering tasks with only general guidance. Applies a variety of engineering techniques and proven design concepts to support the execution of the New Product Process (NPP).

• Working independently plans and leads the design and testing of new and existing technologies for new products and current product enhancements using originality and ingenuity.
• Provides technical support on highly complex assignments during the design cycle of the NPP. Leads problem solving efforts, independently researches, justifies, and initiates solutions to unique and highly complex problems where precedent may not exist. 
• Leads research and evaluation of product and/or part specifications and the development of moderately complex concept/prototype models. Ensures that marketing requirements are translated into engineering specifications. Provides high level technical input and ensures the use of proven design concepts.
• Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings. Defines and documents performance parameters and cost estimates. Compiles and analyzes test data. Prepares written technical reports
• Partners cross-functionally to develop and execute product and process plans that achieve market expectations. Coordinates and oversees the work of project teams, monitoring work progress to ensure compliance. Develops schedules and monitors budgets and deliverables.
• Clearly communicates technical concepts in a way that builds understanding. Provides advice and recommendations on complex engineering issues.
• Coordinates and leads design reviews. Works with vendors to coordinate design information and integrate activities.
• Partners cross-functionally to develop, test, pilot and validate technically complex design solutions.
• Plans and leadscontinuous improvement activities and process improvements.
• Maintains broad and comprehensive understanding of technical concepts.  Acts as a mentor and resource, transferring knowledge and providing advice to less experienced co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experiences You’ll Need as a Product Design Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply professional engineering concepts, principles, practices and procedures.
• Understanding of the application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance systems.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems by taking a new perspective and using originality and ingenuity. 
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work of others and lead project teams.

Work Environment for a Product Design Engineer:

Duties performed in a combination of office and manufacturing environments. Requires occasional travel. 

For details on positions and to apply, go to:

www.leupold.com/careers

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.

* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to [email protected] or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.

* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.