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Requisition ID: 25678

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers aerials industrial wildland and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.

Ferrara/KME is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG) a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Groups extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances fire trucks terminal trucks RVs and much more. Our 5000 employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

SCOPE:

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 around the world. The Engineer is responsible for all stages of a product; from research and development through design and manufacturing to test & evaluation and aftermarket care. The Engineer is a subject matter expert and is relied upon by other employees and customers for technical guidance and support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Utilization of 3D design and analysis software to ensure design integrity.
Continually develop and improve processes related to ensuring efficient automated information flow from sales configuration tools through design configurators to automated manufacturing tools.
Conduct research and analysis of customer design proposals specifications manuals and other data to evaluate the feasibility cost and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Responsible for the final design requirements and system interface management and release of engineering packages to production.
Develop plans for ensuring compliance to regulatory standards adopted engineering standards and good engineering practices. Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards policies or details.
Design for manufacturing (DFM) ease of assembly and maintainability to produce optimal total package cost that meets specified product price point.
Fulfillment of customer requirements (i.e. shop orders) taking into consideration design rules and all applicable interface points.
Verification of designs through use of calculations & other analytical techniques and tools. Assist designers in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software
Create and manage indented BOM in adherence to company standards. Create and fully use engineering configuration tools for BOM and design automation.
Execute cost saving projects through VA/VE initiatives.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies.
Knowledge and use of lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes.
Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
Influence & lead others without direct supervision / authority.
Must become Subject Matter Expert of applicable regulatory standards NFPA DOT FMVSS ULC etc.
Ability to mentor team members on design principles regulatory standards etc.
Senior level positions may require leadership and/or supervision of a small group or department of other engineers or designers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

4 years Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
2 to 5 years of hands on experience
Advanced knowledge and practical use of drawing and drafting standards.
Proficiency in CAD systems Autodesk Inventor and/or Auto CAD SolidWorks
Knowledge of NFPA standards related to Fire Apparatus is not required but will be beneficial

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 veterans 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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Mechanical Engineer II