R & D Engineer - Prototyping

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

R&D Engineer-Prototyping

This position is located in Enfield, CT

About the Company:

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (more widely known simply as “Ruger”) is the nation’s leading manufacturer of firearms.  Founded in 1949 by William B. Ruger and Alexander Sturm in Southport, Connecticut, Ruger now employs approximately 1,800 people and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol RGR.  Though headquartered in Southport, CT., Ruger has manufacturing operations in Newport, New Hampshire, Prescott, Arizona and Mayodan, North Carolina.  The Company motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens,” exemplifies our corporate culture and philosophy.

Position Summary:

We are in search of an R&D Engineer – Prototyping. This position will be instrumental in our new product development cycle. The R&D Engineer will work to support the Product Engineering team by providing prototype manufacturing in a team based, fast paced, dynamic environment. While ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery. The R&D Engineer must adhere to the Ruger core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Experience with converting early stage designs into functional small lot prototypes
• Hands-on direct experience with CNC programming, G-Code and M-Code, machine tool setup and integration, tooling, and measurement techniques
• Responsible for performing machining processes including 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC machining centers, Mill-Turn, EDM, and precision grinding processes
• Maintaining and controlling extremely tight tolerances, 3D printing, CAD (Solid works), CAM (MasterCAM/Camworks), Metrology (CMM, in-line gaging, surface plate, air gaging, etc.), and GD&T application
• Organized planner that can prioritize activities with the ability to deal with competing demands within specified timescales
• Effectively communicate with product engineering team about timelines, material selections, design elements etc.
• Team player who knows how to lead, follow and listen
• Hands on technical knowledge of metal forming, machine design and machine fabrication is a plus
• Must be able to apply much of the above independently, without guidance, on a daily basis with a self-starter mentality
• Perform routine maintenance as per daily machine checklist and adhere to PM schedule.
• Participate in and sustain 5S within Process Development Area
• Experience managing machinists in prototype job shop or mold making setting is a major plus

Responsibilities:

Prototyping and MFG and Design Part Creation • Firearms Design Configuration • Efficient CNC Machine Shop Integration• Design, construction, integration of CNC fixturing •Successful part creation •Tooling and gaging selection required in prototyping of high quality gun component parts • Provide technical manufacturing direction for Design Engineers • Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology including metal cutting and fixture design

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be self-motivated, of high integrity, and maintain confidentiality at all times.  Other requirements and considerations include:

Associates degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Technology (bachelors or masters preferred); 2–10+ years practical manufacturing experience; CAD/CAM experience; strong knowledge of setting up and operating CNC equipment; strong knowledge of manufacturing one-off parts. Strong knowledge of fixture & gauge design use; knowledge of GD&T; strong communication proficiency, organizational, presentation and problem solving/analysis skills.   

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen. 

Salary: D.O.E-Please include your salary requirements with your resume.

Benefits to becoming a member of our team:

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit share and bonus (bonus and profit share based on company performance)
• Heath benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance, to qualifying candidates
• Casual work environment

Applications will be reviewed as received.  If we have further interest, we will reach out to you directly.  Thank you, for your interest in Ruger Firearms.

*Quarterly profit sharing for associates is based on the Company’s profits earned for the quarter.  Visit our website at Ruger.com/investor relations to view earnings statements.