Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Date: Apr 24, 2026

Location:

Charlotte, MI, US, 48813

Company: REV Group, Inc.

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Requisition ID: 26922

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

What a day in the life of an Engineer I Mechanical at (Company Name) looks like:

Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc. Conducts product testing and creates models and prototypes. May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.
Assist with designing, developing, executing, and evaluating fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of minimum complexity mechanical products and/or components; assist with creating and reviewing mechanical material part specifications and bills of materials.
Use CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) software to develop the structural design of various products, model new designs, and produce detailed engineering drawings.
Verify designs through use of calculations and other analytical techniques and tools.
Understand manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies. Apply DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process.
Fulfill customer requirements (i.e., shop orders) considering design rules and all applicable interface points.
Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs.
Identify problems, root causes and be able to define & execute resolutions.
Understand and use lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes.
Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.

Required education, skills, and experiences to be successful:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent education required.
Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
Skills in computer simulation, cost estimation, design optimization, design review, engineering analysis & design, feasibility study, mathematical analysis & modeling, prototyping, quality assurance process and reliability analysis.
Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards.
CAD and CAE software experience.
Solid PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions.

Physical demands on this role:

The physical demands 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.

What makes REV unique:

Military friendly employer
Education Reimbursement
Career Development Opportunities
Opportunities to relocate to other REV location

Terex Corporation 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. Terex Corporation 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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