Job Abstract

Position Summary: 

As a Test Lab Engineer at Revelyst - Adventure Sports Pillar, you will support multiple engineering design and development teams by participating in a full range of test lab activities. You will design test stands and fixtures, build new test equipment, develop test methods & SOP’s, perform and document tests, operate 3D printers, and provide input or feedback on product designs.

This position reports to the Test Lab Manager and is a hybrid position working 2 days from home and 3 days from our Corporate Headquarters in Irvine, CA.

Essential Functions of this Role:

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the test lab and test equipment.
• Coordinate wear test activity across all brands and categories.
• Maintain inventory of consumable supplies and equipment in the lab.
• Plan, schedule, and perform routine maintenance on test and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain test equipment calibrations, ensure they are accurate and up to date.
• Train new engineers, designers, and technicians on test equipment & procedures.
• Stay up to date on test standards – CE, CPSC, DOT, ASTM, etc.
• Work to existing test standards or procedures.
• Conduct testing to support hardgoods and softgoods product development.
• Support 3D printing operations for all Vista Brands and perform limited CAD modifications to files for manufacturing.
• Train new engineers, designers, and technicians on 3D printing equipment & resources.
• Stay up to date on new additive manufacturing technology.
• Design and build new test stands and fixtures.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a lab environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as lightweight machinery and testing equipment.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to work more than 8 hours during a workday
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Significant manual dexterity for keying in data for long periods of time
• Exposure to outside elements (track, roof, parking lot, etc.)

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineer or related field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent Documentation skills & experience developing processes & Procedures.
• Experience in a lab testing environment working with mechanical testing equipment.
• Outstanding verbal and written, computer & communication skills: Outlook, Excel, Word, and related software applications.
• Proven problem resolution capabilities, ability to work in high stress, multiple task environment.
• General knowledge of lease negotiations, abstracts, vendor negotiations.
• Ability to be flexible, adapt to changing circumstances and to take a solution-focused approach to situations.
• Experience with bike, snow, and moto helmet impact testing equipment.
• Experience with additive manufacturing.

Pay Range:

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

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