OEM Engineer

REASONABLE FLEX SCHEDULES & START TIMES AVAILABLE

Here is your chance to showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 25 years We offer a variety of challenging work that plays to each employee's strengths. Check us out at www.specsys.org Apply today

SALARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE

BENEFITS: Medical Insurance, Health Savings Plan (HSA), Flexible Spending Plans (Dependent and Medical), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with an employer match, Term Life Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-of-the-Month, Employee-of-the-Year, On-site Welding Training and Qualifications, Employee Luncheons, Employee and Family Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA University

As the OEM Engineer, you will interpret design criteria, analyze designs, determine data requirements, collect and analyze data against the requirements to support the full range of OEM products and attachments for construction, mining, utility, and agriculture industries. Lead a small team of engineers working on several OEM projects to include responsibility for directing, coordinating, and executing complex engineering projects on time and on budget. Ensure proper resources are utilized, internal processes are followed, and accurate project plans (including, but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, and performance) are established and followed to effectively and efficiently deliver machines to meet or exceed documented requirements.

What does the OEM Engineer do at SpecSys?

• Ability to work in multiple CAD packages.
• Interpret requirements into a detailed design and comprehensive project plan to include time and scope estimate as well as costing that meets performance and configuration specifications.
• Perform concept feasibility analysis to evaluate key components, sub-system, and system technology options and trade-offs for modifying existing or designing new equipment.
• Execute OEM projects to meet overall product market requirements, performance, cost, manufacturability and customer quality objectives.
• Assist in developing overall performance acceptance criteria for product utilizing simulations tools to evaluate different concepts and recommend prime path.
• Analyze and perform engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirements. Document and communicate findings.
• Document new, review and update modified model and drawing tolerances.
• Specify and source purchase components to be used.
• Generate and review Bill of Materials to reflect raw material assignments for in-house work or outsourcing.
• Ensure DXF files are created and current by revision for burn tables.
• Provide performance and status of projects in timely manner to management.
• Monitor manufacturing progress against predetermined timeline milestones.
• Act as an expert and subject matter expect regarding OEM engineering processes and practices.
• Assess and evaluate competitor like models of equipment and reconcile our offering and design solution(s) in the market.
• Execute cost reductions via product design changes, manufacturing direct labor reduction, and purchase component selections
• Collaborate with internal service and sales staff, and dealer service staff, to resolve non-typical failures or product variances in the field.

How do we define a good candidate?

• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, creativity and ability to complete necessary job tasks in a professional manner
• Familiarity with OEM equipment manufacturing and design processes required
• Understanding of industry cost reduction processes and methodology
• Understanding of OEM product configuration and product support documentation
• Basic use of root cause analysis and problem solving methods
• Strong focus and willingness to engage collaborative success of all projects
• Basic project management experience
• Ability to interact at a management level with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, and Quality
• Knowledge in and experience with controls engineering and mobile hydraulics systems designs and analysis
• BS or MS Degree in mechanical, electrical or agriculture engineering; or BS in Physics
• 5+ Years of OEM experience
• An MBA, MS in engineering, or other advance degree is appreciated and valued, but not required

OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

SpecSys Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. SpecSys is a full-service provider that offers project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast-track projects, systems, and products with a main focus on large mobile equipment - if it moves and it's big, we can do it At SpecSys, we take safety and quality very seriously. We want our employees to go home in the same way they arrived at work (maybe even better if possible) and we do that by providing our services On Time, On Budget, and Done Right. As one of the few engineering and manufacturing companies that are ISO-9001:2015 certified, you know that our standards and processes are first-rate.

Why You Should Apply Here

SpecSys is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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