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Job Description:

Responsible to contribute to the Engineering Team by ensuring products are functional, maintaining concept, drawing, and design documentation, and completing assigned project assignments.  The individual in the position will also develop new ideas and designs, as well as improvements to current products.  This is an entry-level engineering position.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to the investigation and development of ideas and designs for new products, and improvements to existing products, in accordance with Trijicon's Quality Operating and Product Development Systems.
• Complete basic assigned tasks on-time with substantial supervision or assistance.
• Confirm product performance; maintain schedule, design file database, and safe and clean working environment; control costs.
• Develop improvements to existing products per customer request.
• Solve basic mechanical engineering problems - primarily at the component level.
• Collaborate with other engineering groups and disciplines within department
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, and drawings.
• Maintain current knowledge of competitive technologies related to company products.
• Follow written protocols and reports.
• Contribute to the intellectual property position of the company.
• Perform basic tolerance stacks to ensure full functionality.
• Ensure products are functional, ergonomic, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Ensure all ISO paperwork is complete at each project milestone.
• Perform other similar tasks as assigned.

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Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in PTC Creo
• Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings or blueprints.
• Create 3D solid models from physical parts (utilizing measuring devices such as a caliper, micrometer, optical comparator, etc.) or 2D drawings.
• Create fully-dimensioned 2D drawings from solid models.
• Ability to use AutoCAD 2000 or later version.
• Basic Microsoft Windows / Microsoft Office.
• Use Measuring devices such as micrometer, caliper, optical comparator, etc.
• Understand and use basic machine tools such as milling machine, lathe, grinders, etc.
• Detail oriented, creative thinking, problem solving and good interpersonal skills.
• Strong written communication and oral presentation skills. 
• Effectively interface with employees and suppliers.
• Hands-on R&D prototyping build skills are beneficial.

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``` - Maintain professional, respectful, and ethical conduct at all times. - Maintain and project Trijicon's business image, Vision, Mission, and Values at all times. - Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies as required. - One year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; will consider recent college graduates.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding, follow detailed and uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete standardized situations.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the es