Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level - Fire Truck Industry

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks including pumpers and tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, rescues of all sizes, quick attack units, industrial trucks, and ARFF (aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles).
Established in 1974, E-ONE has grown to become an industry leader in just a few decades, and today employs more than 1,000 people who manufacture over 400 fire trucks per year.
Innovation has been the company's driving force and continues to be the impetus behind its pursuit of innovative technologies.
The result is state-of-the-art fire rescue vehicles recognized for superior firefighting and rescue capabilities.
*SCOPE:* As an Engineer at E-ONE you will be responsible for developing world-class, robust engineering solutions to the Fire Apparatus industry, including the design and development of systems installed on Fire Trucks that save lives all around the world.
The Engineer is responsible for all stages of a product, from research and development, through design, test & evaluation, manufacturing, to aftermarket care and warranty support.
The Engineer at E-ONE is a subject matter expert and is relied upon by other employees and customers for technical guidance and support.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Product Specification Development: * Participation in customer specification reviews and product planning meetings, initiating innovative solutions that meet customer, regulatory and company requirements.
* Conducting research and analysis of customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
* Finalizing design requirements and system interface management and releasing engineering packages to Supply Chain and Operations.
Responsible for initiating and leading detailed design reviews with crossfunctional disciplines.
Design, Design Verification and Validation: * Developing plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices.
Reviewing and critiquing proposed changes to engineering standards, policies or details.
* Applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to enable ergonomic and efficient manufacturing.
* Fulfilling customer requirements during design activities.
taking into consideration design rules and all applicable interface points.
* Creation of 3D models and drawings to be used to manufacture components.
* Verifying designs through use of calculations & other analytical techniques and tools.
Assisting designers in development of structurally sound products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting and analysis tools.
* Defining of test requirements and interpreting test results to validate designs.
* Holding cross-functional design reviews as appropriate to solicit input to deliver a robust design that is producible, avoiding interferences and meeting all industry and company requirements.
* Creating and managing indented Bills of Materials (BOMs), in adherence to company standards.
Creating and using engineering configuration tools and design automation for creating accurate and compliant designs.
* Defining, leading and executing cost saving projects through VA/VE initiatives.
* Executing engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
Manufacturing and customer support: * Providing support during manufacturing to ensure quality and schedule commitments are met.
* Utilizing problem solving techniques to determine root cause and resolution to technical problems.
Methodologies include Six Sigma, 8D, 5-Why techniques.
* Utilizing lean manufacturing principles to ensure efficient production.
*OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:* Ad-hoc production line or customer support as needed to maintain operational flow or resolve specific customer problems.
Senior level positions may require leadership and/or supervision of a small group or department of other engineers or designers.
Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and providing guidance to others to ensure compliance to applicable regulatory standards – NFPA, DOT, FMVSS, CMVSS, ULC etc.
Ability to mentor team members on design principles, regulatory standards etc.
*TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:* * PTC CREO parametric 3D and/or AutoCAD Windchill PDM/PLM * PTC CREO Finite Element Analysis software Zuken or other harness/PCB design software Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerBI ERP systems for parts release: BAAN, Microsoft Dynamics365 Design automation software e.
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RuleStream or DriveWorks.
*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
* Proficiency in CAD systems – CREO and/or Auto CAD.
* Must have a thorough understanding of design and/or drafting techniques.
* Must understand basic Stress and Strain formulas and be able to evaluate FEA models.
* Additional requirements as specified by department.
* Knowledge and practical use of drawing and drafting standards is important, including applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and department policies.
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication / assemblies will be required.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
_REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.
The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.
REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.
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Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * Under 1 year Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Ocala, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person