SUMMARY:
The Sustaining Engineer supports Crenlo Engineered Cabs Watertown facility, off-highway cab products currently in production by improving safety in manufacturing of current products, support existing products for ease of manufacture, implement quality improvements and execute customer requested design revisions. You must be a result driven individual with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, attention to detail, able to influence the organization and desire to make a difference.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and administers Engineering Changes associated with complex welded steel structures (Rollover Protection Structures compliant with industry requirements), sheet metal components, non-metallic components (interior and exterior), HVAC systems, mechanical components and systems, electronics/wire harnesses and other areas associated with the cab Operator's environment in the off-highway industry.
- Supports development and implementation of design changes for existing products using established Crenlo Engineering Change Request and Engineering Change Notice processes for North American Facilities for all Cab products.
- Supports requests of North American facility internal customers—Quality, Manufacturing and Purchasing teams by developing and implementing design solutions.
- Translates end-customer functional requirements into product specifications and develops lowest cost ways to deliver performance requirements.
- Supports the development and maintenance for configuration of products and options for customer requests and product orders through BOM structures where applicable.
- Performs implementation of design changes including:
- Translating of internal and external customer requests and requirements into a detailed and clear Engineering Change Request
- Creating and modifying 3D model geometries
- Completing component evaluation and selection
- Creating print structures and prints aligned with Crenlo standards and manufacturing requirements
- Completing model checks for interference, parameters and external references
- Maintaining accurate Bills of Materials for design changes
- Works in collaboration and support with Cost Estimating, Purchasing, Planning, Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering.
- Conducts design review activities ensuring that robust technical development processes and methodologies are implemented on products post-launch
- Conducts 8D root cause and corrective action implementation processes.
- Develop design solutions and manufacturing solutions based on an understanding of internal and external manufacturing processes and capabilities.
- Conducts product design revision implementation and incorporate facility feedback of design revision execution to optimize cost and quality.
- Collaborate with Global Engineering team to solve product performance challenges
- Provides concise and effective technical guidance and communication to internal and external customers; builds effective technical communication paths with internal and external customers.
- Serves as a customer-facing liaison to resolve current production design-based issues, accurately define and deliver on customer requested production improvements and changes.
- Develop product design improvements using as a tool CREO-Parametric 4.0 (or higher versions)
- Makes 3D mathematic models and 2D detailed drawings.
- Manages the files (drawings) on CREO or PDF format within their respective revisions and releases using PTC-Windchill 11.1 (or higher versions
- Identifies design optimization and cost reduction projects
- Supports department KPI and TTI metrics to meet goals via assigned/proposed projects
- Collaborates with Company stakeholders to develop/improve process/system performance challenges
- Maintains and continuously improves key Engineering Change Processes and Systems – system design updates through feedback, data access and metrics
- Manages and executes process and systems design of cross-functional systems and processes; complex model year change programs and other projects as assigned.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Evidence of proficiency in performing engineering calculations
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to change
- Demonstrated ability to produce accurate detailed models and drawings
- Strong manufacturing support
- Individual and team problem solving skills
- Advanced Steel structure, sheet metal part design, component assembly experience
- Demonstrated and effective project team leadership
- Strong understanding of Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing requirements
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process capabilities for optimal design for manufacturability.
WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER:
- Work Hours/Status: Full-time, 40+ hours/week, Monday through Friday, weekends required as needed.
- Travel Requirements: up to 10%
- Environment: The work environment is both office as well as shop floor where numerous processes (cutting, welding, grinding, press brake forming, painting, and assembly) are under constant operation. Shop conditions include frequent exposure (30 – 60%) to noise, odors, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, and hazardous substances.
- Physical Requirements statement(s) Sustained visual concentration on small areas, such as monitors and screens is required. Sitting, standing, and frequent walking are required.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies and best practices in areas of responsibilities.
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects of the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Crenlo offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In addition to paid time-off and paid holidays, employees are offered participation in the company 401K with match. Regular fulltime employees working 30 hours or more hours per week will be eligible to enroll on the 1st of the month after hire.
We provide high-quality, on-time supply of engineered cabs to top OEM manufacturers in agriculture, construction, forestry, military, mining, rail, and specialty truck markets. Our mission from concept design to volume production is leveraging our engineering innovations, manufacturing capabilities, and leadership team's commitment to continuous improvement to deliver the best customer experience and build relationships that withstand the test of time. While our technology has evolved over the years, our concern for exceeding customer expectations has never changed.
Requirements: Crenlo’s total compensation – or total rewards – extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including: • Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off. • Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs. • Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, short & long term disability insurance and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially. • Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Employee Assistance Program and other employee discount programs.
