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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Atlas Gunworks
- **Location:** Burlington, VT, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73795601-design-engineer

## About the Role

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
0-3 years of manufacturing engineering or design engineering experience
Direct experience within CNC machining or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials
Advanced 3D CAD modeling capability
Experience producing manufacturing drawings with GD&T

Preferred Qualifications
Firearms or tight-tolerance product experience
Additive manufacturing / 3D printing knowledge
CAM programming familiarity
Fixture and workholding design experience
ERP / PLM exposure

Success Profile
The right candidate:
Designs with manufacturing in mind, not aesthetics alone
Understands machine capability, not just CAD capability
Anticipates tolerance and process risk before release
Thrives in a precision, high-accountability environment
Operates with urgency and ownership

## Description

Atlas Gunworks builds some of the most precise, tight-tolerance products in the world. This role exists to ensure our designs are not only high-performance on paper but manufacturable, repeatable, and scalable on the shop floor.
The Design Engineer will bridge product design and manufacturing reality. This individual must understand machining constraints, tooling strategies, material behavior, and process capability, ensuring every design released can be executed with precision, efficiency, and quality.
This is a hands-on engineering role operating at the intersection of CAD, CNC, and production optimization.

Key Responsibilities
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Develop and refine product designs optimized for CNC machining and tight-tolerance manufacturing
Evaluate tolerances, stack-ups, and material selections for production feasibility
Reduce manual touchpoints through design simplification and automation alignment
3D Modeling & Technical Design
Create detailed 3D models and assemblies using CAD platforms
Produce fully dimensioned technical drawings with GD&T application
Maintain revision control and engineering documentation integrity
Manufacturing Process Integration
Partner with CNC programmers, machinists, and manufacturing engineers to validate designs
Support fixture design, workholding concepts, and tooling approaches
Translate prototype designs into production-ready configurations
Prototype & New Product Development
Lead prototype iterations from concept through production validation
Utilize additive manufacturing (3D printing) for rapid prototyping and design testing
Conduct fitment, function, and tolerance validation
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, reduce scrap, and enhance manufacturability
Support automation and lights-out machining initiatives
Drive engineering changes that improve throughput and cost efficiency


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