JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develops layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re-designs.
- Uses mathematics, statistics, dynamics and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality in current product designs.
- Performs analysis as required to insure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
- Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
- Assists in generating detail specifications of the individual components of the new design and replacement components in end of life and in cost reductions projects.
- Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes.
- May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.
- Fabricates mockups and builds working prototypes of new products.
- Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts.
- Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
- May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance in vendor selection.
- Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met
- Works with and assists operations, industrial/test engineering, and other engineering function personnel during the course of design projects to achieve desired outcome.
- Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.
- Summarizes research and development work in a report and specification.
- Provides design guidance and instructions on design principles for Engineer I level engineers.
- Develops engineering specifications for materials or processes through research and/or supervision of tests programs.
- Assist in the development of work instructions that convey design intent to the assembly process.
- Coordinates project progress by monitoring performance of designers, drafters, and other personnel.
- Troubleshoot product systems as required and works directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
- Provide engineering support to Field Service to assist in resolving warranty and performance issues.
- Understand multi-level product Bill of Material structure to effectively develop options and/ or accessories to support product sales.
- Evaluate product cost reduction proposals to determine feasibility.
- May include travel to the field and/ or trade shows.
- Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met.
- Reviews and approves Service Publications
- Develop project plan(s) for small-to-medium engineering projects
- Serve as a resource to others in the Engineering Department
- Develop new engineering standards based upon revised product criteria
- Develops, revises, and maintains product specifications for product developments and communicates these requirements to individuals and groups.
- Determines, specifies, and incorporates design requirements into the design specifications to achieve optimum efficiency at consistent quality levels.
- Participates with other departments and functions and/ or leads project teams on a broad range of business unit processes, projects, and coordinates activities on the assigned product lines.
- Conceives, creates, devises, and supervises the design of parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
- Initiates and evaluates new product ideas and concepts to determine feasibility with respect to technological availability, life cycle, and cost.
- Develops, revises, and maintains new product development and team guidance plans in terms of product cost estimates, project cost estimates, and schedules.
- Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:- Minimum 5 years experience in design and/or engineering required.
- Knowledge of basic principles, theories, and concepts
- Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other fields.
- Sufficiently understands customer requirements and delivers results that meet these needs.
- Possesses strong verbal and written communications skills
EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline required.
Salary Range - $95-110k
Benefits of Employment:
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
Vactor Mfg. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.
