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NFM is a world leader in developing and producing military apparel and protective equipment for the modern soldier. We provide armed forces with improved capabilities through continuous innovation and a user-centered design process, adopting a holistic approach to our integrated components and systems. 

Currently we are looking for a passionate and creative person to join our design team as:

Equipment Design Engineer

We are planning to put new product designs into production which require custom manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and molds. We are seeking candidates with a positive attitude, results-oriented work environment.

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Responsibilities

Designing custom manufacturing equipment and fixtures based on direction from a multi-disciplined team including industrial design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing process engineering. The custom equipment will utilize basic pneumatics, electronics, machined metal components, and a variety of off-the-shelf hardware. Fabrication will be conducted at local machine shops and vendors making similar types of equipment. Sourcing of materials and sub-components and incorporating them into the custom designs is a critical aspect of the job. This sometimes includes sourcing and management of the fabrication vendors as well.

 

Skills & experience requirements

  • Creative problem-solving using 3D-CAD and computer modeling of custom manufacturing equipment and fixtures
  • Having strong mechanical aptitude to build mechanisms, linkages, and assemblies
  • Having broad knowledge of fabrication processes for plastics and metals including machining, thermoforming, laser-cutting, welding, casting, molding, and sanding
  • Making 3D-CAD files and 2D mechanical drawing documentation to be used for prototyping, quote package, and fabrication of equipment at external vendors
  • Have hands-on experience building prototypes and proof of concept samples
  • Have hands-on experience using 3D printing / rapid prototyping processes
  • Have a thorough understanding and application of LEAN manufacturing principles
  • Have familiarity with ISO 9001 quality and compliance requirements
  • Experience with product data management (PDM) for controlling version history and quality

Professional mastery of how to effectively use the following 3D-CAD software:

SOLIDWORKS (or similar)

  • Proficiency in creating complex parametric parts, assemblies and forms
  • Master model techniques
  • Critical dimensions tolerancing

A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

 

Professional skills & experience

  • Working knowledge of English
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • Eagerness to learn and develop new skills and improve on existing capabilities
  • Comfortable with deadline driven projects and working in a self-directed culture

 

Desired but not required skills & experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
  • Previous hands-on fabrication, building prototypes or doing mechanical repairs

Industrial Designer

You should be comfortable working on a broad range of innovative products from concept phase all the way to production. You will need a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced, results-based team environment.

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Responsibilities

To be a key part of our product development group by creating highly functional solutions that meet project manufacturing and cost specifications. You will be creating protective equipment to be used by soldiers in hostile environments so having experience in the design of products for outdoor use and/or sporting goods applications is a plus. Our process requires close collaboration with our mechanical and textiles engineering teams to ensure optimal product manufacturability and functional integrity.

 

Design skills & experience

  • Creative thinking and problem-solving using 3D-CAD modelling tools
  • Sketching in 2D or digitally to communicate new concepts and ideas
  • Designing plastic parts to be produced by injection molding and thermoforming
  • Making 3D-CAD files and 2D mechanical drawing documentation to be used for prototyping, quote packages, and tooling design
  • Having hands-on experience building prototypes and proof of concept samples
  • Working with engineers, shop personnel, and outside suppliers to source and fabricate parts, prototypes, and samples for testing and validation
  • Have hands-on experience using 3D printing / rapid prototyping processes
  • Have a basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
  • Have a basic understanding of product data management (PDM)

 

Computer skills & experience

Professional mastery of how to effectively use the following 3D-CAD software:

SOLIDWORKS (or similar)

  • Proficiency in creating complex parametric parts, assemblies and forms
  • Master model techniques
  • Critical dimensions tolerancing

A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

 

Professional skills & experience

  • Working knowledge of English
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • Eagerness to learn and develop new skills and improve on existing capabilities
  • Comfortable with deadline driven projects and working in a self-directed culture

 

Desired but not required skills & experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
  • Previous hands-on fabrication, building prototypes or doing mechanical repairs

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