Senior Technician - NPD

About the role

Pierce Manufacturing is seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Senior Technician to contribute to the prototype build and development process of new products within the Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Vocational Segment portfolios. The Senior Technician will lead the fabrication and assembly of prototype vehicles, sub-systems, and parts/components, perform configuration changes and repairs of vehicles, and follow appropriate engineering procedures, standards, and specifications.

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.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this role include an 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, and the ability to travel 10%.

Standout qualifications include an 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, and experience in the prototype build and/or development field.

Skills

• Mechanic tool set and tool box.
• Experience with 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.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $57,600.00 - $90,400.00, which reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.