Job Description

Job Title:

Design and Development Engineer

Location:

Salem NH

Purpose of Position:

Team Wendy is recognized as a world leader in head ballistic & impact protection, delivering life critical solutions for Militaries and Frist Responders worldwide.

Team Wendy Ceradyne, a subsidiary of Team Wendy, is looking to fill the Design & Development Engineer role. This individual will be responsible for developing, testing and validating ideas for personal safety products into functional prototypes and production ready designs using efficient, affordable and customizable processes and techniques. The position will be handling preparations for design briefs, researching potential material and production methos, use of engineering software to refine and develop the product as well as building and evaluation functional prototypes to industry test standards This position will collaborate with Design, Prototyping, and Program Management Teams.

Essential duties and/or Functions: (Essential Functions/basic job duties that must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Design and Development: Lead the design, development, and testing of new ballistic protection materials, systems, and technologies to improve performance against various threat levels (e.g., projectiles, blast, shrapnel).
• Material Research: Conduct extensive research on innovative materials such as composite fibers, polymers, ceramics, and metals to develop and enhance ballistic-resistant properties.
• Testing & Evaluation: Develop and execute testing protocols to evaluate the performance, durability, and safety of new ballistic protection products. Interpret test data to recommend design modifications and improvements.
• Prototyping & Manufacturing Support: Work closely with manufacturing teams to develop prototypes and oversee the transition of successful designs to production. Support the scalability and cost-effective manufacturing of products.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other engineers, researchers, and subject matter experts to analyze threat environments, understand specific customer requirements, and translate them into tangible product solutions.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure that all products comply with relevant military, law enforcement, and safety standards and regulations. Stay up to date with advancements in ballistic protection and industry standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of experiments, tests, and design iterations. Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential advancements or areas of improvement in ballistic protection technologies. Solve complex engineering problems related to material properties, performance, and system integration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in R&D engineering, preferably in defense, protective equipment, or materials science.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design and prototyping.
• Familiarity with ballistic testing methods and relevant standards (e.g., NIJ, MIL-STD).
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing, materials characterization, and failure analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilize data to inform design decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and innovate solutions in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Good organizational and work planning skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of ballistic protection materials and technologies, including composites, ceramics, and metals used in armor systems.
• Knowledge of patenting and intellectual property processes related to engineering innovations.
• Ability to make, read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances
• Experience with custom plastic manufacturing processes
• Experience in additive manufacturing
• Solidworks and Camworks experience

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
 
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
 
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
 
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Salem, NH is $85,000 to $100,000 annually.  The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE, Including Vet/Disability