About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Systems Designer R32548

The Systems Designer will support engineers with drawing layouts by utilizing computer-aided drafting software. This role will also be responsible for creating new and modified components and Bill of Materials (BOM) in accordance to the Oshkosh standards.

YOUR IMPACT:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Utilize GD&T practices to update current drawings per markups from engineering and review with high level engineers to ensure accuracy.
• Use computer-aided drafting system to create 3D and 2D layout of parts, medium assemblies and sub-weldments, with limited direction from senior design team members and engineers.
• Work cross functionally and with suppliers to obtain technical data. 
• Self-check own work to ensure accuracy and organization, dimension and tolerance convention, and conformance with established CAD specifications and standards.
• Prepare and create medium complexity Change Notice (CN) documents based on BOM and design layouts for appropriate data entry.
• Utilize ERP system to create part numbers following proper naming process and data entry requirements.
• Create and revise medium complexity BOM following department procedures.
• Provide technical assistance for build issue, prototype, pilot, and production support to Engineering team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with two (2) years of experience in design.
• Internal placement only, requires a panel review and approval by the manager, local Vice President of Engineering, and the Chief Technology Officer.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* with six (6) years of experience in design.
• Experience and/or training in GD&T.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Capable of using standard Windows Office tools including SharePoint, email, and CAD tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent Sitting, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Occasional Hearing, Talking; Seldom Standing, Walking/Running, Bending/Kneeling.

WHY PIERCE? 

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.  

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together. 

We offer our employees an outstanding range of benefits, including:

• Eligibility on Day 1 for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement to allow you to further your education in a degreed program (Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs)
• 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%
• Competitive paid-time off plans
• Company bonus plan, free life, short and long-term disability plans
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $1K per year
• Many, many more!

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Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.