CAD Drafter/Mechanical Engineer

Firematic•East Yaphank, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Firematic is a family-owned business serving those who protect us all for over 50 years! We are currently looking for an enthusiastic mechanical engineer with strong attention to detail to work with the Engineering team to design and engineer custom fire apparatus and emergency vehicles.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, CAD Design, or a related technical field with a minimum of 2 to 5 years of professional drafting experience
Use SolidWorks to accurately and proficiently model complex structural sheet metal assemblies
Produce clear, production-ready manufacturing drawings with accurate dimensioning and notes
Use SolidWorks to layout complex plumbing systems and electrical harnesses, ensuring adequate space and proper clearances for installation, routing and correction allowances.
Solid experience with SolidWorks PDM and managing organized design libraries
Read written specification documents and use drafting knowledge to design products that strictly meet customer requirements
Ability to accurately indicate design or fitment problems and form practical solutions in a clear manner
Basic understanding of automotive engineering principles and manufacturing limits
Understand the capabilities and limitations of CNC waterjet machinery, CNC press brakes, welding processes, and standard shop tooling
Create detailed assembly, fabrication, and welding work instructions
Capacity to maintain an extreme level of detail in models, BOMs, and drawings
Work as part of a team to troubleshoot and produce accurate production designs
Must be able to deal with customers, staff, and vendors in an enthusiastic, cheerful, and helpful manner
Ability to learn and translate essential technical details regarding fire apparatus via CAD software

Nice To Haves

General welding or shop fabrication knowledge
SolidWorks PDM, DraftSight/AutoCAD, or Inventor
Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification or background
Emergency vehicle sales, service, or manufacturing background
Automotive or electrical harness design/drafting
Familiarity with NFPA apparatus standards

Responsibilities

Design emergency vehicle bodies and chassis cab accessories using SolidWorks software products
Produce precise 2D fabrication and 3D assembly drawings that shop employees will utilize to build new emergency vehicles
Ensure CAD system configurations incorporate all large and small components to avoid mechanical conflicts when assemblies are erected
Document clear cable routing and wire harness paths during the design of complex sheet metal assemblies
Report to the Sales Engineer to synchronize design documentation and production scheduling
Follow all company safety procedures when observing or operating on the production floor
Ensure products and drawings remain consistent with those requested by the customer
Generate and maintain parts lists and bills of materials to order necessary components for each vehicle
Keep an organized parts & design library accessible by all fellow engineers and drafters
Present vehicle designs to customers during Pre-Construction meetings and document key notes
Communicate regularly with management and assigned salespeople regarding design updates
Regularly check shop work against drawings for quality assurance, communicating with shop staff to provide technical feedback