APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH SUREFIRE
Please include your resume. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be contacted to further the application process. No phone calls, outside agencies, or recruiters. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We actively recruit qualified targeted veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at jobs@surefire.com We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
- Only applications submitted by email will be considered.
- If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be contacted to further the application process.
- No phone calls, outside agencies, or recruiters.
Send your application email to: jobs@surefire.com
POSITION: Graphic Designer
SUMMARY:
Produce a variety of collateral to include but limited to brochures, catalogs, packaging, flyers, tradeshow materials. POP/POS materials, print advertising, web graphics, and other marketing related projects in a fast-paced environment. Oversee press checks and pre-press of design collateral. Promote consistent implementation of the SureFire branding standards and related messaging in all projects. Collaborate with other members of the creative team as well as other departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Produce a variety of collateral: manuals, catalogs, flyers, tradeshow materials, POP/POS materials, print advertising, web graphics, multimedia graphic support and other corporate projects as needed.
- Compose and produce work in a fast-paced environment where speed and accuracy are required.
- Execute design files from creative team into production. Pré-press ready files.
- Ensure that all projects follow the required traffic and copy/proofing workflow.
- Interface with outside vendors to acquire quotes and/or information to complete required projects.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver a must.
- HTML5 scripting is a plus.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and or at least 4 years of relevant work experience.
POSITION: Buyer
SUMMARY:
Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Track vendor performances to aid purchasers in making a best value determination by documenting vendor past performances.
- Assign ISO Quality Clause to each part to ensure ISO quality standards are met.
- Initiates and processes all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
- Select and negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers to secure materials on a timely and cost-effective basis.
- Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
- Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
- Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
- Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
- Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
- Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
- Researches appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost effective manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 essential functions.
EDUCATION:
AA or Technical Certification in Business preferred and 3-4 years relevant work experience.
POSITION: Mechanical Design Engineer
SUMMARY:
Design new products and update existing products to support Surefire's commitment to manufacture exceptional products through continuous improvement. Mechanical Design Engineers work as lead for new product design and in sustaining efforts for existing product designs (upgrading, cost reduction and maintaining manufacturability). The position requires interface with other engineers (Optical, Electrical, Thermal and Manufacturing), Product Management, Marketing, Material Management, Legal Affairs, Quality Control, Trade Compliance & Executive Management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Perform function of Project Lead for assigned projects.
- Determine and specify processes required to manufacture component parts in order to achieve product specifications and performance requirements to ensure successful product delivery.
- Perform feasibility study to develop concepts to achieve development of new products including research and implementation of new technologies.
- Confer with Engineering team by attending regular meetings to clarify or resolve problems during the design and development process to ensure that design specifications meet existing engineering requirements.
- Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics using SolidWorks for presentation to Engineering Management.
- Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data using Microsoft Excel to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
- Plan and develop experimental test programs utilizing existing data from previous testing procedures in order to improve upon design testing methods within Engineering.
- Analyzes test data and reports using Microsoft Excel to determine if product design meets functional and performance specifications.
- Maintain design records including, but not limited to meeting notes, record of Product Inputs, test documentation, action items and resolutions, patent documents & detailed drawings
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and/or up to 4 years relevant working experience.
POSITION: R&D CNC Operator
SUMMARY:
The R&D CNC Operator is responsible for operating one or more CNC machines (Mill, Lathe with live tooling and/or Mill Turn CNC).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Start machine and observe its operation to reposition work piece, or adjust machine settings for multiple or successive passes.
- Experience working in an R&D environment.
- Set up and edit programs.
- Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments.
- Maintains machine and perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on shop machines.
- Troubleshoot CNC Machines.
- Runs more than one machine/production process at a time.
- Calculates and sets machine controls to position tools, and regulate cutting depth, speed, feed or coolant flow.
QUALIFICATIONS
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 essential functions.
- Five years’ experience operating and setting-up CNC machines (Lathes, Mills, Mill Turn Centers) preferred
- Must be able to determine production methods and sequence of operations to produce parts according to blueprints and specifications
- Advanced math skills (I.e., trigonometry and advanced algebra)
- Knowledge of Mastercam/Esprit a plus
EDUCATION:
AA or Technical Certification or Journeyman.
POSITION: Public Relations Specialist
SUMMARY:
The Public Relations Specialist works closely with the Sr. Marketing Manager to develop, manage and implement programs designed to create and drive media coverage and maintain a favorable public image of the company. The PR Specialist initiates the activities, functions, events, and initiatives pertinent to public relations, media relations and social media to support the goals and objectives of the overall Marketing Plan. He/she produces press releases specific to appropriate markets; decides prioritization and how to best utilize available resources; seeks creative ways to maximize publicity for the company. This person also assists with a wide range of programs for broadcast, web, and publications, including developing PR strategy, creating and implementing media projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Develop and implement PR strategy that increases overall positive outlook, brand awareness and sales of SureFire.
- Maintain and develop media relations to facilitate brand and product coverage via print, digital and broadcast mediums.
- Write, distribute and follow-up all press releases and outgoing company communications for the media while maintaining a consistent brand message.
- Monitor, post, and analyze all SureFire social media channels to build an engaged community of followers and enhance brand interaction. This includes responding to queries and comments in a timely manner.
- Maintain and develop relationships with key influencers such as firearms instructors to ensure SureFire brand exposure in the proper market segments.
- Coordinate media events to support the marketing plan. This includes cradle to grave event planning, managing the list of attendees, and establishing goals as a measure of success.
- Lead VIP tours of the SureFire corporate headquarters and tell the SureFire story, conduct product demos as needed or required.
- Maintain comprehensive product and company knowledge including but not limited to the entire line of SureFire products and related accessories.
- Represent the brand at tradeshows and events SureFire attends by meeting with media to establish rapport to maximize exposure of the SureFire at each event.
- Manage product sponsorship for charity, public service, professional sponsorships, and industry events, while searching for new opportunities.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations and/or up to 4 years relevant work experience.