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Work at Samson Manufacturing TO APPLY: Please contact Sue at 604-355-3903 ext. 200, email sobrien@samson-mfg.com, or stop by our shop 32 Optical Ave | Keene, NH. TRAINING IS AVAILABLE for the right candidate. Download Application

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


Machinists & Operators – All Shifts

Job Type: Full Time

Machine Operators start at $17/hr depending on experience. Machinists pay is TBD depending on 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:

Machinists 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


Assembly, Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Hours: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 40 hour work week

Job Description:

Duties include but are not limited to; logging in and receiving all incoming shipments. Assemble, label, package, verify product and prepare orders for shipment. Package & label final products for inventory. Adhering to established procedures for assembling, packaging & shipping of products. Will assist the department with the assembly of components as needed.

Other duties may be required due to production demands.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of shipping/receiving experience
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to handle repetition
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Good communication & multi-tasking skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Neat and orderly work area
  • Availability to work overtime as needed

Location:

Keene, New Hampshire