Engineer II Mechanical

REV Group, Inc.•Brandon, SD

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About The Position

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 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 5,000+ 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. SUMMARY: This position requires in depth technical skills in mechanical design and analysis, including material selection, and fabrication methods. The successful candidate will have the desire and ability to interface with all levels of a manufacturing organization and have a proven track record as a design engineer. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this design engineer will produce designs that meet cost, quality, reliability, performance, and serviceability targets. Required engineering skills include both analytical and "hands-on" abilities. Additional skill areas include creative design, cross-functional teamwork, working with suppliers and manufacturing. Emergency vehicle design experience and strong working knowledge of engines, chassis, pumps and other mechanical systems is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or similar) required.
Background in complex machine or vehicle product design
2+ years of Solid works 3D modeling experience minimum o Must be well versed in top-down design methodology
3+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience minimum
Detail oriented with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability in bringing engineering projects to completion, on time and within budget
Strong project management and interpersonal skills
Energetic, motivated, team player
Thorough understanding of the production manufacturing operations and design for manufacturability
Demonstrated knowledge of materials specifications, properties, and processing techniques
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities
Willing to improve self / area / company (including pursing additional training, if needed)

Nice To Haves

Emergency vehicle design experience and strong working knowledge of engines, chassis, pumps and other mechanical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Produce designs that meet cost, quality, reliability, performance, and serviceability targets
Create and manage models, drawings, bills of material and other pertinent engineering data
Incorporate customer requirements and needs into a robust design
Apply engineering design changes into the manufacturing process
Provide manufacturing process support
Evaluate, test and specify materials for cost reduction, quality improvement, and/or new product introduction
Evaluate current designs for product and cost improvement opportunities
Interface with all areas of the Spartan team to determine product needs and specifications
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
Other duties as assigned