Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4492179 Job Title:
Design Engineer I Application Deadline:
08/11/2026 Job Location:
Tualatin
Date Posted:
05/14/2026 Hours Worked Per Week:
40 Shift:
Day Shift Duration of Job:
Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Description Design Engineer I
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER
Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER
is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com
Position Summary:
The Design Engineer I is responsible for developing new optics and/or accessories as well as managing legacy product improvements. They will exercise sound engineering judgement, and present analysis summaries which support design decisions. The entry-level role requires 0-3 years of related technical experience. Working both independently and in a team environment, the Design Engineer I will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Optical Engineers, Quality Engineers, Buyers, Product Managers, Project Managers, Test Technicians, Inspectors, and Assembly staff.
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop optics parts and/or accessory products which meet product requirements.
Generate drawings, ensuring a functional dimensioning scheme, appropriate GD& T, and ASME Y14.5
compliance.
Adjust designs and drawings based on basic tolerance stack analyses to ensure the components are manufacturable.
With minor assistance, complete basic level analyses using one or more of the following tools: Motion, FEA, CFD, Python, Zemax, or other software.
Conduct PLM (product lifecycle management) software activities such as creating part numbers, bills of materials and change orders to release items into the PLM system (Agile PLM software experience preferred).
With assistance, generate logical and thorough test plans to evaluate new or modified products. Work with Test Technicians to complete testing as needed. Compile data and generate test reports to share data and make recommendations.
Generate drawings with dimensioning, tolerancing, and datum structures which are optimized for both part functionality and ease of inspection.
Participate in DFM reviews with teammates, Manufacturing Engineers, and vendors.
Develop and manage Intellectual Property through patent searches, patent applications, and trade studies.
Engage in continuous improvement projects and tasks.
Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
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Salary:
Depending on Experience Job Requirements
Experience Required:
None
Education Required:
Bachelors Minimum Age:
N/A Gender:
N/A
