Test & Evaluation Lead

**Job Title: Test & Evaluation Lead** **Reports to: R & D Manager** **Required Education: College** **Experience Required:** Minimum of 3-5 years working in firearm industry or working with firearms Gunsmith experience working with accuracy / precision shooting Common firearm knowledge - Handling, troubleshooting & safety **Purpose of Position:** This position is responsible for managing the Test & Evaluation work flow. Maintain testing schedules, performs Range Safety Officer duties, and assist with R&D testing and feedback. Additionally responsible for workflow, setting priorities based on competing needs and communication with the chain of command on issues requiring attention. **Description of Job Duties:** • Perform Range Safety Officer Duties which include scheduling range use, range maintenance and providing range safety to personnel. • Responsible for firearms, suppressors, equipment inspections, maintenance, repair and testing. • Responsible for keeping accurate data log and lockup / secure of all firearms, suppressors, ammunition, equipment, etc. • Ability to use basic computer equipment and programs, which includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Responsible for recording, updating and presenting data when needed. • Ability to be organized and detail oriented. • Responsible for R&D testing and feedback of evaluation when needed, including possible troubleshooting. • Responsible for shooting, recording accuracy & shift on multiple firearm calibers and platforms. • Ability to update, research and retrieve information. • Manage the Company’s testing needs efficiently and accurately, maintain records and ensure a safe work environment. • Advise management of pertinent changes in working conditions or significant information that may present short and long term impacts on testing and overall output. • Ensure equipment and supplies are available and operational at all times by the timely reporting of shortages or malfunctions. • Oversee periodic updating of the procedures manual and reference notebooks. • Schedule, manage and evaluate the work flow of department. • Maintain open lines of communication with other key departments. • Perform other duties as assigned by upper management personnel. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** - Seeing: Required - Speaking: Required - Hearing: Required - Standing: Frequently - Walking: Frequently - Sitting: Occasionally - Lifting: Occasionally, up to 25- pounds - Carrying: Occasionally, up to 25-pounds - Pushing: Rarely, up to 100 pounds - Pulling: Rarely, up to 100 pounds - Climbing: Occasionally - Balancing: Rarely - Bending: Occasionally - Twisting: Occasionally - Reaching: Occasionally - Grasping/Handling: Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling - Stooping/Crouching: Occasionally - Kneeling: Occasionally - Crawling: Rarely **Environmental Conditions:** Inside: 5% Outside: 95% Temperature Conditions: Controlled –in Excess of 70-degrees – occasionally *Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. To view the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster, please go to the following link:* [*http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf*](http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf)