Layout Designer - Electrical

About the position

The Electrical Engineering Layout Designer will configure reliable, functional, and cost effective heavy duty truck electrical systems. Generate custom bills of material and the associated wiring documentation required for the manufacturing process. Partner with order management, manufacturing, and suppliers to design new custom options that are compatible with existing product structure. Support manufacturing throughout the build process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department by optimizing engineering design(s) for manufacturing process efficiency and effectiveness
• Configure functional, reliable, and cost effective electrical systems that meet all applicable NFPA and FMVSS standards
• Configure vehicle electrical systems based on order option content
• Prepare and maintain electrical system Bills of Material (BOM) based on recognized industry and corporate standards
• Assume responsibility for the accuracy of new option design integration and complete electrical configuration of fire fighting apparatus
• Support manufacturing with direction and electrical documentation during the entire build process
• Work closely with order management to create, interpret, and integrate new electrical options in customer orders
• Consult and coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality electrical system design
• Prepare engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics that conform to drafting standards and department policies
• Utilize ERP systems to create part numbers following the proper naming process and data entry requirements
• Maintain a working knowledge of One World, PULSE, Domino, and Microsoft Office Software
• Prepare engineering change notices (ECN)
• Self-check own work to ensure accuracy and that of others
• Works independently with minimal direction

Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design or equivalent with two (2) years of experience in drafting/design
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree or equivalent with three (3) years of experience in drafting/design
• Note: equivalent equates approximately four (4) years of on the job experience to one (1) year of formal education