Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Cincinnati, OH

Federal Eagle is a customer-driven manufacturer of funeral coaches, limousines and other specialty vehicles. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company markets its products under the Eagle Coach and Federal Coach brand names. With industry leading product quality and innovation, Federal Eagle is one of the largest funeral car manufacturers in North America.We are a high-performing team that delivers results and is never satisfied with the status quo.  We develop our team members, recognize them for their contributions, and are proud of our culture of respect.  This is your opportunity to lead a highly engaged team, building a complex and important product.

Federal Eagle is a subsidiary of JB Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting $3B in annual revenue and 10,000 team members in JBPCO prides itself on providing best-in-class commercial automotive and industrial vehicles. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering approximately 70 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, funeral coaches, limousines, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, pickup truck bed enclosures, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information about our industry leading brands and products visit  or connect on LinkedIn.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Engineer will perform a variety of engineering work in planning and design of products and design custom options to meet specific customer needs.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use framework of established standard products and significant/complex unique/non-standard product options

• Process production engineering orders (high complexity)

• Address production order issues

• Resolve and process production engineering change orders

• Process ECR's

• Assess and disposition recommendation for deviations

• Support special projects

• Prepare concept layouts

• Prepare component drawings

• Prepare sub-assembly drawings

• Set up BOM's

• Conduct body layout tolerance studies

• Solve/resolve complex problems and engineering challenges independently

• Document design process

• Test results

• Prepare reports

• Create new product standards

• Other duties as assigned

EXPERTISE REQUIRED / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering

• Moderate Design Engineering Experience

• Limited Project Leadership Experience

• In-Depth knowledge of automotive design elements

• In-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing process

• In-depth knowledge of automotive regulatory requirements

• Proficient use of automotive design tools/systems

• Working knowledge/use of design principles such as Data Analysis, DOE, GD&T, FMEA, DFM/DFA

• Must possess mechanical aptitude and design efficiency

• Ability to "work with team" and engage work "hands-on"

• Proficient with drafting/design related computer software (2D and 3D)

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)

• Product knowledge developed across various (width and depth)

• Black belt certification desired

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Under limited supervision

• Independently perform assignments

• Operate with appreciable latitude for unreview action and decision making

• May provide guidance/direction to lower level engineers/designers

• May work tasks/jobs tied to strategic objectives

KEY COMPETENCIES: Competency Title

Competency Definition

Leadership Competencies

Communication

Expresses oneself effectively both orally and in written form. Communicates so that messages are clearly understood and consistent. Acts in a respectful manner to influence an outcome, impact or effect. Responds appropriately to concerns of others.

Problem Analysis and Resolution

Identifies problems and uses logic, judgment, and data to find root cause and evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired organizational goal or outcome.

Management Competencies

Interpersonal Skills

Uses Emotional Intelligence to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself and of others. Treats others with respect, trust, and dignity. Works well with others by being considerate of the needs and feelings of each individual. Promotes a productive culture by valuing individuals and their contributions.

Accountability

Sets clear expectations; assigns and accepts accountability for objectives; provides feedback, recognition and enforces consequences

Business Acumen Competencies

Planning and Evaluating

Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes

Flexibility

Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity

Technical Competencies

Project Management

Understands and uses standard project management tools and techniques to schedule, plan, track and correct project performance; and makes effective use of technical and management methodologies.

Mechanical Aptitude

Proven application of mechanical concepts and principles to solve problems.