About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.Job SummaryThe Tool Designer is responsible for designing and detailing tooling, fixturing, and gauges to support manufacturing processes. This role collaborates closely with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly tooling solutions.<div></div>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and gauges to meet manufacturing requirements</li><li>Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality team members, Production team members and leadership to support process development and tooling needs</li><li>Work with the product design team to address manufacturability concerns and improve product designs (DFM, Design for Manufacturing)</li><li>Create designs that optimize cost efficiency while ensuring ease of use for shop floor operators</li><li>Research, evaluate, and procure tooling from external vendors as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and records for tools, fixtures, and related systems</li><li>Prepare and present project progress reports and presentations to management</li><li>Prepare detailed documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), operating procedures, and design revisions</li><li>Perform light duty assembly tasks related to the build, troubleshooting &amp; repair of production tooling</li><li>Apply Geometric Dimensioning &amp; Tolerancing (GD&amp;T) principles in tooling design and development</li><li>Utilize shop equipment safely and effectively to support tooling build, troubleshooting, and validation activities</li><li>Manage tooling design projects from concept through completion with minimal oversight</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in tool design or a related role</li><li>Proficiency in CAD software</li></ul><div></div>Standout Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with fixture design for automation</li><li>CMM experience</li><li>Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Functional knowledge of Geometric design &amp; Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)</li></ul>Pay Range:$51,400.00 - $79,200.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Tool Designer

About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.Job SummaryThe Tool Designer is responsible for designing and detailing tooling, fixturing, and gauges to support manufacturing processes. This role collaborates closely with engineering and production teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly tooling solutions.<div></div>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and gauges to meet manufacturing requirements</li><li>Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality team members, Production team members and leadership to support process development and tooling needs</li><li>Work with the product design team to address manufacturability concerns and improve product designs (DFM, Design for Manufacturing)</li><li>Create designs that optimize cost efficiency while ensuring ease of use for shop floor operators</li><li>Research, evaluate, and procure tooling from external vendors as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and records for tools, fixtures, and related systems</li><li>Prepare and present project progress reports and presentations to management</li><li>Prepare detailed documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), operating procedures, and design revisions</li><li>Perform light duty assembly tasks related to the build, troubleshooting &amp; repair of production tooling</li><li>Apply Geometric Dimensioning &amp; Tolerancing (GD&amp;T) principles in tooling design and development</li><li>Utilize shop equipment safely and effectively to support tooling build, troubleshooting, and validation activities</li><li>Manage tooling design projects from concept through completion with minimal oversight</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Basic Qualifications<ul><li>Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in tool design or a related role</li><li>Proficiency in CAD software</li></ul><div></div>Standout Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with fixture design for automation</li><li>CMM experience</li><li>Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Functional knowledge of Geometric design &amp; Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)</li></ul>Pay Range:$51,400.00 - $79,200.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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