OnDemand Specialty Vehicles - Ambulance Design Engineer

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Booneville, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulance Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and improvement of ambulance vehicles to meet safety, regulatory, and customer specifications. This role involves working closely with operations, manufacturing, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure that ambulance designs are functional, compliant, cost-effective, and innovative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of engineering experience in vehicle design, preferably in specialty/emergency vehicles.
Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
Strong knowledge of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems.
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ambulance regulatory standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop ambulance layouts, components, and systems (electrical, mechanical, and structural).
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., KKK-A-1822 F as amended, CAAS GVS 4.0 standards).
Remain well-informed regarding applicable FMVSS, NHTSA, SAE, and NTEA AMD standards.
Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, and vendors to incorporate feedback into designs.
Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
Conduct design reviews, testing, and validation of ambulance components and systems.
Recommend improvements for safety, ergonomics, and efficiency in ambulance design.
Provide technical support to production and service teams as needed.
Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations relevant to emergency vehicles.
And other duties as assigned.