Design Engineer II

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Design Engineer II is responsible for performing evaluations, creating designs, and establishing the technical data package under supervision of the Lead Design Engineer. Additional responsibilities include testing and evaluation of new product to predetermined specifications. The Design Engineer Il will also support product line extensions and improvements to existing product designs.

Job Duties

• Support Lead Design Engineer in feasibility review, detailed development, data package creation and industrialization activities 
• Plans, conducts, and documents hands-on product testing, sometimes extensive.
• Manage individual projects using work-based schedule management tools.
• Collaborate effectively both within the department and cross-functional team environment to meet customer requirements.
• Develops and implements product design improvements. 
• Other duties as assigned by management.  

Educational Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent required.  

Experience Requirements

Minimum 3 years of applicable experience for BS/BA degree, preferably in a product development role.  

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate the behaviors of accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

• Ability to author thorough written and verbal status and technical reports.  
• Ability to utilize and follow FNA and industry engineering standards and procedures.  
• Technical knowledge of one or more typical firearm processing technologies required, including machining processes, plastic injection molding, metal injection molding, investment casting, surface treating, and spring manufacturing.  
• Understanding of how to properly design components and subassemblies.  
• Ability to use required tools on difficult tasks and/or group of tasks or equivalent.

Tools

• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 1994 and 1982.
• Lab Equipment and Measurement Tools
• Test Procedures
• 3D CAD software (PTC Creo preferred)
• Design Analysis and Simulation Software (experience with CeTol, Ansys or Adams preferred)
• Microsoft Office

Training

Training on PDS (PTC Windchill based), project management software, department specific SharePoint will be required.

Certifications/Licenses

None.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment with some travel between buildings and to other locations required. May be exposed to loud noises, toxic chemicals, and dangerous machinery when on the plant floor.  

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call: 803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.