Systems Engineering UNIX/NT Director jobs in La Crosse, WI

Description

Do you want to positively influence fire & defense communities? Are you a self-starter who enjoys a diverse product portfolio? If so, look no further!

W.S. Darley & Company, an internationally known, family-owned business since 1908, is seeking an Engineering Intern for our Tactical Division 

Job Type

Internship

About Darley

Since 1908, Darley, a family-owned business, has driven steady growth while passionately serving the world’s first responder and tactical communities by providing high quality, safe and innovative products with unmatched commitment and service. Corporate headquarters is in Itasca, Illinois, while state of the art R&D and manufacturing operations are in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and Janesville, Iowa. The Tactical Division, located in Chippewa Falls, WI is currently seeking a Tactical Systems Engineering Intern to add to its growing product development team to help lead growth of our core engine driven centrifugal pump and fire markets, while expanding into high growth adjacent markets. This job is located in Chippewa Falls, WI.

Benefits:

Job Stability with industry leader, climate-controlled facility, company picnics/holiday parties, safety incentives and so much more!

Summary/Objective 

The Tactical Systems Engineering Intern works in a team-oriented environment, closely with marketing, sales, end users, and other departments to design new products and support existing products. The position requires strong technical skills, keen business acumen, and the ability to identify and bring to market new products that better serve our customers. This position requires minimal direct supervision and works closely and strategically with the Engineering team, the administrative team, the manufacturing floor.

Essential Functions 

· Designs and brings new products to market that meet cost, timeframe, DFM, DFA and reliability expectations.

· Generates new product proposals and/or product enhancements. Proposals shall include project scope, deliverables, budget, timeline, cost targets, resource plan, risks assessment, contingency planning, and projected ROI. 

· Supports existing products which may include cost reduction, performance improvement or design changes due to purchased component or material obsolescence. 

· 3-D modeling and drawing creation in SOLIDWORKS. 

· 2-D Drawing in Auto CAD. 

· Conducts detailed design reviews which include cost rollups, tolerance stack ups, validation test results and mechanics of materials calculations that may include FEA. 

· Generates Engineering Change Orders of drawings and bills of materials and coordinates the implementation.

· Authors operation, and service manuals. 

· Seeks out and implements changes in a team setting to processes and/or procedures within the department that improve operational efficacy.  

· Conducts After Action team reviews either at the end of a project or throughout a project to incorporate lessons learned.  

· Develops test plans for product development and design validation.

Other Responsibilities

· Works closely with Operations and hands-on with supporting prototype assembly and validation testing.

Requirements

  Competencies

· Proficiency with mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics and design of mechanical systems. 

· Ability to troubleshoot 12 & 24 VDC circuits. 

· In-depth understanding of manufacturing technology involving metal fabrication and mechanical system integration. 

· Solid understanding of DFM, DFA and statistics.

· Proficiency with creating detailed drawings and applying GD&T.

· Effective time and task management. Can prioritize, navigate, and complete multiple tasks, assignments, and projects simultaneously.

· Exercise good judgment, technical insight into problems, and the ability to handle ambiguity while completing job assignments.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

· Professional, demonstrated maturity and the ability to use tact and diplomacy. 

Required Education and Experience

· General understanding of electromechanical systems. 

· Ability to work in a team environment. 

· General understanding of centrifugal pumps and fluid systems. 

· Strong ability to communicate technical information to a diverse audience. 

· Experience with 3D Modeling/ Assembly using SOLIDWORKS.

AAP/EEO Statement
W.S. Darley and Company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.