Systems Designer - Aftermarket

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.

The Systems Designer will play a critical role in supporting engineering and aftermarket teams by designing technical layouts, creating accurate drawings, and developing Bill of Materials (BOM) for aftermarket support. This role involves working cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure the accuracy and feasibility of system designs, utilizing computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate customer requirements into viable engineering solutions.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Utilize GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) practices to update and review drawings in collaboration with senior engineers.
• Develop 3D and 2D layouts of components, medium assemblies, and sub-weldments using CAD software.
• Support sales efforts by translating customer needs into technical design proposals, assisting in pre-sales discussions, and presenting solutions for large repairs, refurbishments, and obsolescence replacement.
• Aid in creation of service repair or upgrade kits to contribute to sales growth
• Collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and customers to gather technical data and ensure design feasibility.
• Ensure drawing accuracy, organization, dimensioning, and tolerance conventions comply with CAD standards.
• Utilize ERP systems to create and manage part numbers, ensuring proper naming conventions and data entry standards.
• Develop and modify medium complexity BOMs, ensuring compliance with department procedures.
• Provide technical assistance for service issues and support to engineering and sales teams.
• Utilize aftermarket communication systems to manage workflows with internal and external customers.
• Assist in cost estimation, feasibility studies, and proposal development for customer solutions.
• Travel as required between Wisconsin-based facilities or customer locations for technical discussions and project coordination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of experience in design OR Associate’s degree and six (6) years of experience in design.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 18k 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!

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.