Engineering Coordinator Intern

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OVERVIEW

The Safariland Group is seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented, creative Engineering Intern to join their Commercial & Duty Gear Engineering Team. This small dynamic team of Product Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Tool Design Engineers, manufacturing and design technicians, CNC operators, and engineering coordinators is responsible for designing, developing, and launching new products while providing Production teams with engineering support for current product lines as needed. The product family focuses on a line of handgun holsters, associated mounting accessories and related gear for the commercial, shooting, hunting, outdoor, and / or law enforcement customers which are produced by or in combination of injection molded, thermoformed, and / or leather worked manufacturing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup and perform mechanical tests and generate detailed reports
• Assist in the creation of detailed 3D Solidworks CAD models of part designs to meet functional requirements with sufficient detail and accuracy to be produced by the intended manufacturing process.
• Assist in the creation of 3D Solidworks CAD model assemblies, with relatively low component count to aid in part design and verify fit and functional requirements.
• Assist in the creation of 2D detailed engineering drawings of 3D CAD models using Solidworks.
• Collaborate on preliminary Solidworks FEA or Plastics analysis to simulate functional requirements or identify any manufacturing concerns for plastic parts (i.e. wall thickness, flow, warpage, sinkage, draft, and undercut).
• Using internal equipment (i.e. 3D printers, CNCs, mills, lathes, sewing machines, or thermoforming equipment) complete and / or coordinate fabrication of prototype parts and assemblies for design evaluation and testing.
• Assist with design and fabrication of any new assembly fixtures required for Production.
• Inspect first article molded or purchased parts and test run assembly samples
• Produce internal QC reference drawings, assembly aids or work instructions in accordance with internal documentation guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered :

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.