Position: CAD Designer (CREO)

Reports to: Manager of Modeling & Simulation/Director of Engineering Shared Services

Location: Loveland, CO

Division: Engineering, Shared Services

Salary range: $58,300 to $77,800 (Depends on Experience)

About Lightning

The Lightning team works with forward-thinking fleets to engineer, deliver, and manage full transportation electrification solutions, including vehicles, charging, data analysis, and energy infrastructure.

Lightning eMotors designs and manufactures zero-emission all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, chassis-cab models, and city transit buses. The Lightning products include best-of-class commercial EVs based on leading legacy platforms like the Ford Transit 350HD passenger and cargo vans, Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models, Ford F-59 step/food van, Ford F-550 cargo trucks and buses, Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward model, and 30-foot, 35-foot, and 40-foot transit buses.

Why join Us?

Here at Lightning, we focus on innovation, exceeding expectations, collaboration, integrity in our work, and respect for all.

We are a fast-growing public company which enables us to continue scaling our teams and capabilities while also maintaining our leadership within the commercial electric vehicle market. This is your opportunity to be an integral part of the team, working with like-minded professionals who are dedicated not only to making a difference in our world but also transforming the automotive industry.

About our Headquarters

We are headquartered in the heart of beautiful Northern Colorado!

Loveland is located just 45 minutes north of Denver/DIA; 40 minutes from Boulder; 35 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park/Estes Park; and only 15 minutes from Fort Collins, the home of Colorado State University. Whether you are an art lover, outdoor enthusiast, foodie, wildlife admirer, big-city dreamer, or just want to get away, Loveland is the ideal location; and Lightning eMotors is grateful to be a part of this wonderful city.

Visit us at: www.lightningemotors.com to learn more about our organization and living in Colorado!

Position Summary

In this role you will be working with the engineering community at Lightning eMotors to create 2D and 3D models as well as prints utilizing Creo Parametric solid modeling software. Experience designing with sheet metal, plastics and machined components is necessary. Strong spatial reasoning and knowledge/application of GD&T is required.

Responsibilities

• Design parts utilizing Creo 3D modeling software
• Develop 2D prints from models that are fully dimensioned utilizing GD&T standards
• Perform component assembly dimensional tolerance stack-up calculations
• Interface with operations (fabrication & assembly), along with vendors, to optimize component design to reflect internal/external capabilities and applicable standards
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Precise data entry and comprehension of information provided to ensure accuracy to the business system software (WindChill & NetSuite).
• Technically Adept: Stays on top of technology trends and is fluent in using technology to improve their effectiveness.
• Scale-Up Mentality: Keeps an agile mindset and can deal with change in a productive manner. Is willing to balance time and effort with the ups and downs of deadlines.
• Customer Service: Passion for delivering exemplary service. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. You should also be collaborative and exhibit a positive attitude toward your work and colleagues.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with all colleagues and customers. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the ability to listen intently to others.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, remain organized, and focused on work in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility: You should be willing to learn new technologies; and both obtain and maintain technical certifications as needed
• Safety Focused: You should keep safety in the forefront of your mind, demonstrating safe work practices and complying with safety procedures.

What we require:

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting; Or equivalent work experience in a directly related role.
• 2+ years of experience operating within a 3D modeling software – Creo preferred
• Confidently navigate within MS 365 – SharePoint, Teams, and the major MS applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Detail-oriented communicative collaborator

What we prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 5+ years of experience operating within a 3D modeling software
• Creo Professional Certification
• ASME GD&T Certification
• Automotive or Commercial Vehicle experience desired
• Experience in Electric Vehicles highly desired
• Experience with fabrication, welding, power electronics and system integration
• Experience within a manufacturing/production environment

Benefits offered:

Once hired, employees are offered generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Plan (if enrolled in medical plan)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (accrued)
• Paid holidays
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Lightning eMotors is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.

Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

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