Senior Product Design Engineer

Company Overview

MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (MDT) is the market leader in bolt action rifle chassis and accessories. Our products are used worldwide by firearm enthusiasts, manufacturers and law enforcement agencies for accuracy, quality, and reliability. At MDT, we pride ourselves on working hard, enjoying what we do, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. With a focus on being legendary, we are looking for top talent and people who are excited and passionate to work in this industry to enhance our customers’ experience.

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

3+ years of mechanical design experience across a range of fabrication processes

3+ years developing physical consumer products from concept through to mass production, working within cross-functional teams

Core Qualifications

Experience with precision fabrication and assembly methods, plus mechanical drawing including functional dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, and tolerance stack-up analysis

Firm grasp of engineering fundamentals, dynamics of mechanical systems, mechanics of materials, and precision fabrication

Hands-on knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly, including designing parts for injection molding and machining

Testing and analysis experience, including FEA, simulation, and design of experiments

Proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, assemblies, and drawings

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with outdoor goods, sporting goods, firearms, or other precision and rugged consumer products that involve moving mechanisms

A genuine maker mindset: you build and tinker on your own time, and you can show a portfolio of personal or professional work

A user-centered approach, translating real user needs into requirements and keeping the user experience front and center

Proven hands-on prototyping ability, including building, testing, and iterating functional prototypes and test fixtures in the lab

Materials knowledge for demanding consumer applications: engineering polymers, metals, adhesives, coatings, and surface finishes

Experience owning supplier and vendor relationships, including contract manufacturers

Familiarity with a formal stage-gate or phase-gate development process

Benefits

RRSP Matching with up to 3% of earnings

Gym membership/ammo allowance

100% employer paid extended healthcare package

Health care spending account

Flexible vacation and paid holidays

Company Values

MDT isn’t just a name in firearms accessories; it’s a testament to precision, dedication, and innovation. Our core values – Purposeful, Capable, and Legendary – underline our commitment to excellence in every endeavor.

Pay: $90,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Application question(s):

Please specify your degree, field of study, and institution.

How many years of experience do you have developing physical consumer products from concept through mass production while working within cross-functional teams?

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

Mechanical Design: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person