Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level


Date:  May 8, 2024
Location: 

Ocala , FL, US, 34474

Company:  REV Group, Inc.
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Requisition ID: 21684
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.
 
E-ONE is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 6,500+ 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: 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 and manufacturing, to test & evaluation, and aftermarket care. 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:

  • Participate in customer specification reviews and product planning meetings, initiating innovative solutions that meet all customer, regulatory and company requirements.  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 Supply Chain and Operations. Must initiate and lead detailed design reviews with cross-functional disciplines.
  • 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
  • Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs.
  • Create and manage indented BOM in adherence to company standards. Create and fully use engineering configuration tools for BOM and design automation.
  • Problem solving skills from issue identification to root cause resolution.  Methodologies include six sigma, 8D, 5-Why techniques.
  • Lead and execute cost saving projects through VA/VE initiatives.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies.  Application of DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process.
  • 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.

 

 

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain work flow or respond to production or customer requirements.

 

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

  • PTC CREO parametric 3D and/or AutoCAD
  • TeamCenter PDM/PLM
  • PTC CREO Finite Element Analysis software
  • Microsoft Office, SharePoint

 

 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 4 years Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Advanced knowledge and practical use of drawing and drafting standards.
  • Proficiency in CAD systems – PTC CREO and/or Auto CAD
  • Knowledge of NFPA standards related to Fire Apparatus is not required but will be beneficial

 

 

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 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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