Designer II

Additional Locations: Requisition ID: 27909

About the role

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience. Spartan Emergency Response is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Job Summary: Assists in design, development, and implementation of technical products and systems. Prepares creative designs or related drawings or details; uses designs to develop specifications or estimates of materials needed for a project. May perform drafting duties requiring the use of CAD equipment or systems. Provides guidance to more junior designers or to drafters. Applies engineering or architectural principles to the design of buildings/structures and their components or assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing and developing a variety of moderate complexity products and/or components; assist with creating and reviewing material part specifications and bills of materials
• Use CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) software to develop the structural design of various products, model new designs, and produce detailed engineering drawings
• Verify designs through use of calculations and other analytical techniques and tools
• Understand manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies
• Apply DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process
• Fulfill customer requirements (i.e., shop orders) considering design rules and all applicable interface points
• Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs
• Identify problems, root causes and be able to define & execute resolutions
• Understand and use lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes
• Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation
• Commit to excellence and high standards

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards
• CAD and CAE software experience
• Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute concurrent assignments in a high-pressure environment
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Creative and innovative team player
• Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Solid PC skills with knowledge of