Kason Church
Salina
Summary
Mechanical engineer with 8+ years of experience, specializing in new product design and development focusing in the firearm and outdoor industries. Successfully led product development for multiple components and assemblies from concept to full scale production. Passionate about hunting, precision shooting, the outdoors, and bringing new and innovative products and designs to these areas.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Savage Arms
08.2023 - Current
- Serve as Lead Designer for complete rifle redesigns to improve performance, aesthetics, and manufacturability.
- Develop new precision rifle accessories from concept to prototype.
- Designed parts for many manufacturing processes such as : Injection molding, die casting, MIM, and CNC
- Partner with project managers to define product scope, specifications, and development timelines.
- Oversaw DFM and DFA reviews for new and existing parts to improve cost and output
Design Engineer
Christensen Arms
05.2017 - 08.2023
- Lead Designer for new rifle development
- used solidworks extensively for part and assembly creation
- Created and maintained CAD models and engineering drawings and responsible for tracking all changes through PDM systems.
- Collaborated with marketing and product development to align designs with customer needs and business goals.
- Worked closely with product DFM and manufacturing engineering teams to increase production output by over 300% during tenure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Aerospace Emphasis)
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2017
Associate of Engineering - undefined
Snow College
Ephraim, UT05.2015
Career Diploma - Gunsmithing
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA08.2012
Skills
- New Product Development
- Mechanical & Precision Engineering
- SolidWorks 3D CAD & PDM
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Project Planning & Execution
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Timeline
Design Engineer
Savage Arms
08.2023 - Current
Design Engineer
Christensen Arms
05.2017 - 08.2023
Associate of Engineering - undefined
Snow College
Career Diploma - Gunsmithing
Ashworth College
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Aerospace Emphasis)
Utah State University
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