CAD Drafter/Mechanical Engineer

Firematic•East Yaphank, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Firematic is seeking an enthusiastic mechanical engineer with strong attention to detail to work with its Engineering team designing and engineering custom fire apparatus and emergency vehicles. The role uses SolidWorks to develop vehicle bodies, chassis cab accessories, complex sheet metal assemblies, plumbing layouts, and electrical harnesses, and to produce precise 2D fabrication and 3D assembly drawings for production. The drafter coordinates design documentation and production scheduling with the Sales Engineer, maintains parts lists and bills of materials, and keeps shared parts and design libraries organized. The position also involves presenting designs to customers during Pre-Construction meetings, recording key notes, communicating design updates with management and salespeople, and checking shop work against drawings to provide technical feedback and support quality assurance. The role is based in East Yaphank, New York, in the BRAT Office.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, CAD Design, or a related technical field.
Two to five years of professional drafting experience.
Proficiency using SolidWorks to model complex structural sheet metal assemblies.
Ability to produce clear, production-ready manufacturing drawings with accurate dimensions and notes.
Ability to use SolidWorks to lay out complex plumbing systems and electrical harnesses with adequate installation space, clearances, routing, and correction allowances.
Solid experience with SolidWorks PDM and maintaining organized design libraries.
Ability to read written specifications and design products that strictly meet customer requirements.
Ability to identify design or fitment problems accurately and develop practical solutions clearly.
Basic understanding of automotive engineering principles and manufacturing limits.
Understanding of CNC waterjet and press brake capabilities and limitations, welding processes, and standard shop tooling.
Ability to create detailed assembly, fabrication, and welding work instructions.
Extreme attention to detail in models, bills of materials, and drawings.
Ability to work as part of a team to troubleshoot and produce accurate production designs.
Ability to interact with customers, staff, and vendors in an enthusiastic, cheerful, and helpful manner.
Ability to learn and translate essential technical details about fire apparatus using CAD software.

Nice To Haves

General welding or shop fabrication knowledge.
Experience with SolidWorks, 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 or drafting experience.
Familiarity with NFPA apparatus standards.

Responsibilities

Design emergency vehicle bodies and chassis cab accessories using SolidWorks.
Produce precise 2D fabrication and 3D assembly drawings for shop employees to build emergency vehicles.
Configure CAD systems with components to prevent mechanical conflicts during assembly.
Document cable routing and wire harness paths in complex sheet metal assemblies.
Coordinate design documentation and production scheduling with the Sales Engineer.
Follow company safety procedures while observing or working on the production floor.
Ensure products and drawings meet customer requests.
Generate and maintain parts lists and bills of materials for vehicle components.
Maintain an organized parts and design library accessible to engineers and drafters.
Present vehicle designs to customers during Pre-Construction meetings and document key notes.
Communicate design updates with management and assigned salespeople.
Check shop work against drawings for quality assurance and provide technical feedback to shop staff.