About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Senior 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.

• Perform high quality design work through CAD systems to create 3D and 2D layouts of parts, large assemblies and sub-weldments. Work cross functionally and with suppliers to obtain technical data; negotiate vehicle space allocation with interdepartmental design teams.
• Proficiently create prints following CAD standards and industry best practices. Update current drawings from engineering and markup drawings for lower level designers. Properly use and understand GD&T practices with minimal guidance from engineers.
• Create conceptual layouts of new designs for specific assemblies of new or current products. Select parts and/or design component for compliant and cost/quality conscious design. Support calculations (weight, tolerancing) in support of the overall vehicle design.  
• Prepare and create high complexity Change Notice (CN) documents based on BOM and design layouts for appropriate data entry. Assist peers with CNs.
• Utilize ERP systems to create part numbers following the proper naming process and data entry requirements.
• Create and revise high complexity BOM following department procedures.
• Provide technical assistance for build issues, prototype, pilot, and production support to engineering teams. Collect, document, and organize build issues for assigned areas of design.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* with four (4) 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* with eight (8) years of experience in design.
• Experience and/or training in GD&T.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience developing design concepts.
• Detail oriented.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast pace environment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor an individual design team member.

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.

*Note: equivalent equates approximately four (4) years of on the job experience to one (1) year of formal education. External hires are not eligible for equivalency in place of required education.

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 reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or 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.