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TacJobs – Weapons Research Engineer at PROOF Research

Sunday, June 7th, 2015

Weapons Research Engineer

Location: Columbia Falls, MT

Job Objective

Plans and executes research activities on the various components of the firearms system, evaluates and records the test results, prepares world class technical reports, generates test plans, provides input for design and process improvements, innovates and solves technical problems. Meets required deadlines and achieves technical objectives. Interfaces with engineering, production, and research groups.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree from an accredited university. Minimum of 3 years of experience required; firearms industry experience preferred, with a fundamental understanding of the engineering principles associated with internal and external ballistics. Other relevant operating experience in a research environment will be considered.

2. Proficient in use of computer aided design, drafting, SolidWorks, and metal working preferred.

3. Experience as a lead in formal research programs, understanding of building written testing protocols, test plans, gathering and reporting all data delivered for the individual tests. Statistical analysis and reporting of technical results.

4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or clients.

5. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, and quadratic equations and to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Familiarity with solving differential equations and boundary value problems, preferably related to internal and external ballistics.

6. Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

7. Proven ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and generate creative solutions while completing test projects on time and budget.

8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff of PROOF.

9. Demonstrated firearms familiarity and competency in firearms safety.

Job Duties

1. Collects and generates ideas and hypotheses for research testing, develops and executes test plans for developmental and/or production firearms, and provides final reports.

2. Analyzes test data and reports to provide recommendations on product and process improvements.

3. Designs and coordinates fabrication of testing and test control fixtures and equipment and performs fixture and instrumentation validation and calibration.

4. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.

5. Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.

6. Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation.

7. Develops or uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on products and systems.

8. Utilizes modeling and simulation software to design and evaluate product and fixture changes.

9. Coordinates with the VP of Engineering to evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.

Work Environment

Primarily works indoors in an office/manufacturing plant setting. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting and moderate in the plant setting. Higher noise levels will be experienced in firearm test firing ranges while performing duties. Firearm safety is a critical aspect of the work environment at respective locations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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THIS is a Big Gun Giveaway!

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

Big Gun Giveaway Launched On Facebook
One Lucky Shooter to Receive $12,000+ In Rifle, Gear and Ammunition

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Beginning today, Nemo Arms, Kryptek, Gemtech, PROOF Research, Leupold, Magpul CORE, and other industry partners launched what may be the most complete shooter’s giveaway to date for a single winner. The online promotion includes a Nemo Arms .300 Blackout Tango-6 AR with a PROOF Research carbon fiber barrel, a titanium Gemtech GMT suppressor, $2,500 in Kryptek apparel, a custom Leupold optic, two carbine training packages from Magpul Core, Kifaru pack, a case of Gemtech 300BLK ammunition, Ghost Stryke digital ear-pro, and other high-quality products for a total package valued at over $12,000. The winner will literally have everything needed to take up long range shooting.

The promotion is for Facebook users who register for the giveaway and answer a few brief questions. The Big Gun Giveaway starts February 10 and ends April 1, 2015, when one name will be randomly selected from the list of entrants.

If the winner is not qualified to own a suppressor but can legally own an AR-type rifle, the award package will be awarded without the suppressor, and the suppressor will be awarded to another randomly selected winner who is legally qualified to own a suppressor. Entrants not qualified to own an AR-style rifle are not eligible to win. To be eligible to win entrants must be 21 or older.

Giveaway registration, entry details and a complete list of the giveaway package can be found at www.kryptek.com/big-gun-giveaway.

PROOF Research / EraThr3 Mixer at SHOT – Free Beer, Free Pinup Calendars, Expensive Rifles

Thursday, January 15th, 2015

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Where do free beer, gorgeous women and guns go together? At the SHOT show of course. Join EraThr3’s Sheri Johnson in PROOF Research’s booth for a look at their new, limited-edition precision rifle, Operation Klepto.

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Free craft beer will be served and Sheri will be giving away complimentary signed copies of the 2015 EraThr3 pin-up calendar. Libations begin at the PROOF Research booth #1017 from 3pm-5:30pm Wednesday, Day 2, and again on Friday, Day 4, 1pm-3pm. Mark your calendars, start your engines, see you there.

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Daniel Horner Wins 3-Gun Nation Pro Series Championship With PROOF Research Carbon-Fiber Barrel

Monday, November 10th, 2014

Daniel Horner, a Staff Sergeant from the US Army Marksman Unit recently won the 2014 3-Gun Nation Pro Series Championship using a PROOF Research Carbon-Fiber Barrel. The full release can be read below:

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Tulsa, OK / October 25, 2014 – Horner, a Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Army Marksman Unit (AMU) battled 32 of the nation’s top 3-Gun competitors for the National Champion title, including two exciting final man-on-man elimination matches against fellow AMU Shooting Team member, Sgt. Matthew Sweeney.

The 2014 3-Gun Nation (3GN) Pro Series Championship Finale was the culmination of a six-event series held throughout the year, in which shooters competed in the same division, Tactical Optics, in a heads-up points race to qualify for the season-ending finale and a shot at the crown.

After having switched from a 12.5” steel barrel just weeks before, Horner used a 16” PROOF Research carbon fiber barrel to dominate the rifle portion of the match. “We are incredibly excited for Daniel,” stated a PROOF Research representative. “Competition at this level is decided in 10ths of seconds and one point at a time. For Daniel to have chosen our barrel for the Finale is a real honor.”

Horner’s win makes him the only competitor to have won two 3GN Championships since the series began in 2010. In addition to his title Horner took home a $50,000 check courtesy of Leupold Tactical Optics and NRA Sports. The Championship was filmed for broadcast later this year on Sportsman Channel and Pursuit Network.

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The Ultimate PROOF: Carbon Fiber Wrapped Barrel Durability

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014

Definitely a rather interesting demonstration of PROOOf Reseacth’s carbon fiber wrapped barrel. Definitely worth the watch.

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John Clements Joins PROOF Research

Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

As PROOF Research Director of Research/Development and Testing, Clements will support corporate mission to develop and provide highest quality carbon fiber barrels and weapons systems to military and civilian customers.

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COLUMBIA FALLS, MT (June 2014) – PROOF Research announced today that John Clements has joined the company as Director of Research/Development and Testing. John’s experience includes 31 years of government service, with the last 16 spent as the Weapons Program Manager at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, where he was responsible for weapon systems R&D supporting combat development, weapons maintenance, ammunition testing and application development.

John’s work with SOCOM weapons development and testing has included a vast array of contributions that have enhanced nonstandard and precision long-range weapons systems for various special operations requirements.

“We are pleased to welcome John as the newest member of our team,” said PROOF Research CEO, Larry Murphy. “John’s vast experience supporting the special operations community is an incredible asset to further advance our core mission to provide the highest quality carbon fiber barrels and weapon system components to both the U.S Military and our consumer market customers.”

John has also held a senior engineering technician position at NSWC Crane, a shore command of the U.S. Navy, where he was responsible for multiple weapon and testing design efforts directly supporting Naval Special Warfare tactical and long-range precision weapons programs.

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PROOF Research Acquires Performance Polymer Solutions, Inc. (P2SI) Manufacturer Of Advanced Engineered Materials

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

Columbia Falls, MT – PROOF Research, maker of carbon fiber rifle barrels, composite components for firearms, match-grade steel barrels, and complete rifle systems announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Dayton, Ohio-based Performance Polymer Solutions (P2SI), a producer of novel next-generation materials.

P2SI’s world-leading product portfolio includes proprietary, high-performance resins, state-of-the-art structural prepregs and high durability adhesive materials with service temperatures of over 1000°F. The company provides enabling composite material solutions and develops manufacturing processes for customers in the aerospace, defense, and consumer products industries as well as actively engaging in exploratory research.

P2SI’s products are used in the production of advanced platforms such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and was recently awarded “Supplier of the Year” by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for their exceptional support of an Advanced Development Programs project for which P2SI supplied a complete, high-temperature, advanced composite materials turnkey solution.
PROOF Research is committed to science-driven solutions that lighten warfighter load while increasing effectiveness. The acquisition of P2SI highlights their commitment to revolutionize firearm carbon fiber technologies. Combining P2SI’s novel aerospace materials, design concepts, and manufacturing methodologies with Proof Research’s elite weapons systems and components creates a powerful platform capable of launching a new class of products for both the defense industry and commercial markets.
“P2SI has an outstanding reputation in the materials technology industry,” said PROOF Research CEO, Pat Rainey. “Bringing them under the Proof Research umbrella positions us uniquely in the industry. We now have start-to-finish control over every component and material that goes into our carbon fiber-wrapped barrels as well as the ability to continuously develop game-changing new products.”

P2SI will continue to deliver innovative solutions to new and existing customers while playing a key role in developing the next generation of PROOF Research products. For more information about Performance Polymer Solutions (P2SI) visit: www.p2si.com.

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Magpul Dynamics’ Caylen Wojcik Wins 2013 Oregon Sniper Challenge With Carbon Fiber Barrel From PROOF Research

Monday, September 30th, 2013

A .25 MOA, 800-yard cold bore shot was just one of the highlights of Caylen Wojcik’s win this weekend at the 2013 Oregon Sniper Challenge. Competing against 49 highly trained shooters, with teams from Ireland, United States Army Special Operations, and SWAT, Caylen, the Director of Precision Rifle Training for Magpul Dynamics and a former USMC Scout/Sniper, landed a decisive victory finishing 74 points higher than the second place winner.

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Caylen Wojcik takes aim at the 2013 Oregon Sniper Challenge. Photo courtesy of Terry Doi via PROOF Research.

And he did it using a latest technology carbon fiber-wrapped barrel from Proof Research.
According to Caylen, “I’ve been using Proof Research carbon-fiber barrels since the beginning of the year so I knew what to expect. It’s all about consistency and the confidence that my rounds will go where they need to go every time. The Proof Research barrel gives me that. Some of the strings of fire required 20 rounds fired almost as fast as you can reacquire the target—with Proof’s carbon fiber technology, there’s no point of impact shift as the barrel heats up. Everything is point of aim, point of impact.”

Proof Research’s CEO, Pat Rainey, noted, “We are wildly excited for Caylen, not only for his win in the match, but for becoming the first in history to win a precision rifle competition with a carbon fiber barrel. We expect that to quickly become commonplace, but Caylen was the first.”

Caylen’s equipment included:
-PROOF Research 24” carbon fiber-wrapped barrel chambered in .308
-R700 action in Kinetic Research Whiskey-3 chassis
-Thunderbeast Arms suppressor
-Vortex Razor HD optic
-PNW Arms 175gr Match

For more information about the Oregon Sniper Challenge visit: www.coldborecomps.com