Senior Gun Barrel Design Expert
3 days ago
Monturque
EM&E Group is a leading Spanish defense and security corporation specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex and innovative solutions. We are currently undergoing significant international expansion and are seeking top-tier engineering talent to join our team. Envíe su solicitud a continuación después de leer todos los detalles y la información de apoyo sobre esta oportunidad de trabajo. We are seeking a Senior Gun Barrel Design Expert to spearhead the design, metallurgical simulation, and manufacturing optimization of our next-generation barrel systems. Key Responsibilities: • Advanced Design: Lead the 3D CAD modeling of barrels for handguns, precision rifles, and automatic weapon systems., • Physics Simulation: Perform finite element analysis (FEA) for thermomechanical stress, gas expansion pressures, and metal fatigue under extreme operating conditions., • Materials Engineering: Select and validate steels (carbon, stainless, exotic alloys) and next-gen coatings to mitigate barrel erosion and corrosion., • Manufacturing Supervision: Optimize mass and precision production processes, including button rifling, cold hammer forging, broaching, and ultra-precision honing., • Testing & Failure Analysis: Design ballistic test protocols and conduct forensic metallurgical analysis on barrels that fail proof-load or endurance testing., • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs strictly adhere to military standards and international arms manufacturing laws. Requirements: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. with a focus on ballistics or metallurgy is highly preferred., • Experience: Minimum 5 years of direct experience in barrel design or critical firearm component engineering within the defense sector or precision competitive shooting industry ., • Software Proficiency: Expert mastery of CAD platforms (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA) and advanced simulation software (ANSYS, ABAQUS)., • Advanced Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of compressible fluid dynamics, steel metallurgy, heat treatment processes, and industrial metrology. xsgfvud, • Soft Skills: Ability to mentor junior engineers and effectively communicate across cross-functional teams, from R&D to the machine shop floor. Employment Conditions: • Location: Availability to work in any of these three locations: Madrid, Cordoba, or Seville, • Contract Type: Permanent / Indefinite, • Salary: Competitive / Commensurate with experience