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Reporting directly to the Sales Engineering Lead this position has responsibility of performing the design and layout of custom ambulances to meet customer provided specifications. This position is accountable for, but not limited to, producing bid and sign-off drawings for the sales/dealer network, producing work order drawings for the production of ambulances, drafting new chassis, developing new designs, problem solving design issues, reviewing new products, adhering to sales design schedule while maintaining a quality product. Must provide support to other engineering department employees, departmental supervisors, employees and other staff members in order to meet company schedules and goals. This position requires interaction with a variety of internal and external customers and is an active member of the Life Line Emergency Vehicle Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design ambulance layouts in 2D CAD format
- Read and interpret prints and work orders.
- Visualize and accurately portray ambulance design
- Communicate clearly and effectively with all customers and stakeholders.
- Follow written, oral and diagram instructions
- Understand manufacturing production methods
- Meet design schedule deadlines
- Solve design problems.
- Assist production personnel and other staff
- Knowledgeable of Life Line product and materials needed for production
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Working hours 7 am – 3:30 pm, must be flexible. May require coming in earlier or staying late on certain days.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience with computer aided drafting software – 2D & 3D
- Technical background to include engineering or mechanical design
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Must have good measuring and mathematical skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Motivated self-starter with good work discipline
- Excellent communication skills
- Results orientated team player
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with 2D computer aided drafting, AutoCAD preferred.
- Experience with 3D computer aided design, Inventor preferred.
- Life Line product knowledge or EMS experience a plus.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma with 3 years of design experience. Or associates degree in mechanical design, or equivalent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to stand, walk, grip, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, lift, move and carry
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Ability to use your senses of sight, touch, sound and smell
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoor conditions and is occasionally exposed to outside elements. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold, and heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
**This job description is presented as a matter of information only. Life Line reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate, or change any or all such plans policies, or procedures, in whole or in part, at anytime, without notice. The language used in the job description is not intended to create nor is it to be construed to constitute, a contract between Life Line and any or all of its employees.
