Nosler is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. If you have worked in the Outdoor Industry or have always wanted to, this is a great opportunity to be a part of a long-time, locally owned family business and proud leader in the Outdoor Industry – “For us, excellence is not negotiable.” If you have direct experience in quality control, specifically around product testing and product performance, this may be a great opportunity for you take your career to a new level. If you have direct experience in product design especially around instruments, controls, automation and other key areas of mechanical design, this may be the opportunity for you.

Additionally, the successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Nosler Inc is a federally regulated company that requires employees to have a clean background check and the ability to pass a drug screen including THC.

This position works on a team of other mechanical design, and manufacturing engineers and technicians, who together, design new machines, design tooling for new products & identify and execute projects related to production and process improvements in the bullet and brass case manufacturing environment.

• Design products and systems including, but not limited to instruments, controls, automation, mechanical assemblies, machines, and mechanical/thermal/chemical/hydraulic/or heat transfer systems.

• Design products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software.

• Research and analyze data such as customer/vendor design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.

• Plan, coordinate, and assist maintenance and technical personnel in fabrication of equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems.

• Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.

• Assist with troubleshooting operations, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.

• Evaluate equipment installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

• Competency:

  • Professionalism - Stays focused on assigned tasks; Completes tasks and prioritizes projects based upon management guidance and professional experience; seeks management guidance when appropriate.

  • Attitude - Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude in the face of periodic adversity.

  • Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

  • Design - Generates creative solutions; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

  • Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Capable of solving problems independently; Works well in group problem solving situations.

  • Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

  • Technical Skills – Demonstrates professional competence; Willingly shares knowledge with others.

  • Interpersonal Skills - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Effectively communicates constructive disagreement.

  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Effectively employs skills and experience to accomplish team goals.

  • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.

  • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures.

  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

  • Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university and minimum of five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, differential  calculus, and proportions to practical situations.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a demonstrable working knowledge of MS Access Database software; AutoCAD, and AutoDesk Inventor Design software, MS Project, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.  

• The ability to effectively utilize a standard keyboard and mouse in working with the programs is required.

Once eligible, Employer paid premiums; Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability, Life Insurance and EAP. Other benefits include Retirement with match, generous PTO program including 6 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays, employee and industry related discounts and more.

Salaried, DOE

Bend, Monday – Friday, standard day shift

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and enter data using a keyboard and mouse. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nosler, Inc. has a “Standard of Excellence” code. The Company expects all its personnel to maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance.