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Essential Functions and Responsibities:

• Develops and maintains long term relationships with OEM, Big Box, and other important customers.
• Develop technical product specifications and validation test plans. Outline and execute empirical testing to verify concepts, ensure reliability, and refine component design.
• Coordinates the involvement of company stakeholders to meet account performance objectives and customer expectations.
• Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts.
• Attend trade shows and other industry events on behalf of Samson International.



Additional Functions and Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or another related field or equivalent career experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Firearms industry knowledge preferred.
• International experience with U.S. Commerce Dept. licenses, State Dept. licenses Export Policies & Procedures along with export logistics.
• US Citizen legally able to handle firearms and ITAR restricted products and information.
• United States Government current Passport or ID Card.

Work Environment:

General working conditions are in the office environment.  Due to the nature of this job and the firearms industry, these additional work environments may exist in the general manufacturing environment, the outdoor environment including unimproved outdoor areas, trade show environment including booth set up and tear down, and travel to foreign countries.  

Due to the international job responsibilities, some work may need to be performed before/after hours on occasion to communicate with customers in other time zones.  International travel for trade shows and events will require long hours throughout the duration of the trip.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Location:

• Keene, NH




Design Engineer (+)

Job Type:

• Full Time – Monday-Friday
• Hours TBD – 40-45 hours per week

Salary Range: TBD

Reports to: Owner/President

Summary/Objective:

The chosen candidate will design and develop complex, non-derivative new products and support improvements to these products in the first years of production as well as the continued development of derivative product. Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency, quality and reliability.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• As part of a cross-functional team, provide expert technical leadership for Product Introduction and process improvement projects as related to the NPD program. Support the development and execution of project milestones, resource requirements, budget and timing.
• Define product configuration and part geometry using 3-D CAD software. Develop and manage complex mechanisms. Create fully dimensioned drawings using GD&T.
• Utilize best practices, including DFM, DFA, stack analysis, etc. and interface with manufacturing, process engineering, vendors, etc. to ensure designs are optimized for cost, quality, and performance. Use advanced analysis tools to fully qualify high risk areas of designs, such as non-linear finite element analysis and design of experiment techniques.
• Develop technical product specifications and validation test plans. Outline and execute empirical testing to verify concepts, ensure reliability, and refine component design.
• Manage bills of material and track component status.
• Support manufacturing during initial production of products introductions.
• Participate in business initiatives for non-routine aspects of assignment and overall business improvements to reduce overall new product development project timing and costs.
• Generation and revision of CAD drawings and models, component inspection, prototype build and product testing.
• Coordinate with other functional areas to ensure that projects are completed on budget and in a timely manner.
• Other responsibilities may include writing technical reports, creation of design spreadsheets, and statistical analysis of test data.
• Supervise and direct R&D machine shop personnel and resources to achieve department objectives.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in the design and development of complex mechanical mechanisms
• US Citizen legally able to handle firearms and ITAR restricted products and information
• Expert Solid-works user
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Solid understanding of configuration control principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of stage gate product introduction methods
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical software a plus
• Must be organized and maintain accurate and neat records and files
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office applications. Knowledge of statistics and statistical software a plus
• Lean Manufacturing certificate
• Supervisory experience desired but not required
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, and standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• May perform testing outside year-round
• Travel – primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Location:

• Keene, NH





Chemical Engineer

Job Type:

Hours: 40-45 hours per week
Salary Range: Based on experience
Reports to: SnF Manager


Job Description:

The Chemical Engineer will oversee all chemistry for the anodizing process.

Find/Implement process improvements.

Diagnose and find solutions for process issues.

Write line forms & work instructions.

Anodizing Line: tank chemical testing & scheduling of testing, perform titrations and titration maintenance, anodizing documentation

Quarterly Wastewater testing & reporting, wastewater management.

Chemical purchasing & SDS/TDS logs.

Hazardous Waste Coordinator Training (as backup) & testing & waste manifests.

Schedule and perform tank line maintenance & equipment maintenance.

   

   This is a hands-on roll and will be actively engaged in the daily activities of the team. The Anodizing Chemist/Chemical Engineer will be responsible to ensure all rules and schedules are followed properly and production goals are met.

Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Manufacturing/Racking/Metal Finishing experience

Ability to read blueprints

Mathematical skills

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Team Player

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment  

Work Environment:

Daily morning meeting with SnF Finishing team.

Communicate with customers about issues and find solutions.

Hands on assistance with assisting staff with racking & un-racking parts. 

Visually inspects product prior to racking while notifying necessary management of any non-conformances. 

Work with Management to effectively utilize the anodizing capabilities, future & current processes, and maintain and ensure start up and shut down as required.

Problem solving, assist with examining and inspecting parts to ensure required specifications are met.

Assigns, instructs, directs, trains, and assists employees to support production operation within the established work week.

Monitors the quality of products being produced and work closely to ensure the acceptable quality of goods.

Maintains time & attendance of all production staff and ensures staffing is adequate and within established guidelines.

Ensures safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies & procedures

Ensures employees are aware of their performance, documents incidents related to performance and addresses concerns based on the current Employee Handbook.

Receive incoming OEM work, review customer requirements, and create travelers.

QuickBooks: Enter Sales Orders, print Packing Slips, email Invoices

Other duties as assigned.  

Essential Mental/Physical Demands:

Standing for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Use of safety equipment when necessary (goggles, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, etc.).

Often exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles.

Noise level is usually moderate.

Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions.  

Required Skills:

Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Must be able to take direction from others.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Attention to detail is necessary.

Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ability to pass Hazardous Waste Coordinator training exam  

Qualifications:

Supervisory skills

Team Player

Effective communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Manufacturing/Racking/Metal Finishing experience

•Ability to read blueprints

Mathematical skills

Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve individual performance

Additional Education for Chemical Engineer: BSChE  





Machinists & Operators – All Shifts

Job Type: Full Time

Starting pay: $17/hr 1-3 years of experience.

• 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM to 12:30AM (36 hours; paid for 40)
• 3rd Shift, Monday-Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00AM (32 hours; paid for 40)

Job Description:

Must have 3 to 5 years of experience on HAAS Mills or CNC Turning Centers. The machine operator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to measuring parts with tolerances of +-.002, maintaining cycle efficiency, minimizing cycle reload time, changing cutting tools, performing periodical maintenance, deburring parts, checking quality of parts and responsible for some Bridgeport and manual lathe work as needed.

Other duties may be required due to production demands.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 to 5 Years of experience
• Strong machining background
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience in using calipers and micrometers
• Good communication & multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player
• Willingness to continuously learn and be open to feedback to improve individual performance
• Make good use of downtime
• Neat and orderly work area
• Availability to work overtime as needed