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Pierce Manufacturing · 20 hours ago

Senior Technician - NPD

Oshkosh, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Company, builds trucks that protect people and communities around the world. The Senior Technician - NPD will contribute to the prototype build and development process of new products, leading the fabrication and assembly of prototype vehicles and providing technical support to customers.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Assemble and/or disassemble complex projects and mechanical structures through referencing drawings and work instructions with minimal input

Fabricate complex/customized parts and mechanical structures with foresight to avoid any technical issues

Conduct testing of prototypes and current products to commission systems and verify operational readiness utilizing operational knowledge of vehicle systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)

Determine capabilities of vehicle/systems and conformance to specifications and/or regulations, independently with minimal direction from engineers

Troubleshoot systems, perform basic failure analysis and follow detailed test procedures

Document and communicate to Engineering, issues and observations encountered through the new product build and development process

Develop and mentor fellow technicians to follow best practices and standards

Identify and implement continuous improvement projects

Communicate and work cross functionally to resolve problems

Understand and execute directions and instructions

Follow through on instructions/directions and provide constructive feedback to all levels of the organization

Responsible for determining the appropriate test instruments for product testing

Plan and schedule daily activities to complete assignments in their order of priority to make effective use of time and ensure projects are being completed within identified timeline

Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to all safety procedures during all aspects of job performance which includes regular exposure to personal and physical hazards

Operate heavy equipment, machinery or drive vehicles for the purpose of testing or material handling

Qualification

Prototype build experienceMechanical assembly skillsTestingTroubleshootingCAD/3D softwareHeavy vehicle assemblyERP experienceVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentoring skillsDetail orientedAdaptability

Required

Associate's Degree with five (5) years of experience in engineering or equivalent

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or an ability to obtain in the future

Ability to travel 10%

Mechanic tool set and tool box

Preferred

Associate's Degree with seven (7) years of experience in engineering or equivalent

Experience with Aerial fire apparatus assembly, operation, testing, and troubleshooting/diagnostics of system issues

Experience in the prototype build and/or development field

JDE or other ERP experience, Truckbuilder

MS Office Suite, CAD/3D software (CATIA, Creo)

Experience with heavy automotive vehicle assembly

Experience with manufacturing processes such as fabricating, machining, and assembly

Experience with coaching and mentoring other technicians

Foresight to address potential technical issues with vehicles and systems

Knowledge of automotive and mechanical terms

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations and procedure manuals

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

Detail oriented

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Company

Pierce Manufacturing

Pierce Manufacturing is an Appleton, Wisconsin based manufacturer of custom fire and rescue apparatus. It is a sub-organization of Frontline Communications.

Founded in 1913

Appleton, Wisconsin, USA

1001-5000 employees