Engineer II Mechanical

Terex Corporation•Nesquehoning, PA

About The Position

REV Fire Group is a manufacturer of custom fire vehicles. The KME & Ladder Tower division, located near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, develops innovative fire apparatus and custom products designed to be safe, efficient, and reliable. The Engineer develops robust engineering solutions for the fire apparatus industry and designs and develops systems installed on fire trucks. The role supports all stages of a product lifecycle, from research and development through design, testing and evaluation, manufacturing, aftermarket care, and warranty support. The Engineer serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical guidance and support to employees and customers. The position develops product specifications and engineering requirements, creates and verifies designs, and prepares models, drawings, bills of materials, and engineering packages for manufacturing. It works with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, company, manufacturing, and quality requirements. The Engineer also supports manufacturing and field service, resolves technical problems, contributes to cost-saving and continuous-improvement efforts, and may provide ad hoc production-line or customer support as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of practical experience in a similar engineering position.
Expertise with 3D CAD systems and tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent.
Expertise in general drawing, 3D modeling, drafting standards, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work flexibly.
Ability to rapidly translate concepts into buildable models and designs, independently and collaboratively, and to develop detailed drawings, 3D models, and bills of materials for parts and assemblies.
Analytical and hands-on engineering skills.
Extensive knowledge of applicable NFPA, ULC, FAMA, DOT, FMVSS, and other regulatory guidelines.
Extensive fire apparatus design, documentation, and lean manufacturing experience in three or more of these functional areas: Aerials, Bodies, Cabs, Chassis, Electrical, Applications, Plumbing, or Systems.
Skill in technical calculations and analysis.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially metal fabrication and assemblies, and ability to apply Design for Manufacturing methods to create robust engineering packages that improve manufacturing productivity.
Ability to provide troubleshooting guidance to Field Service and Manufacturing technicians.
Experience with Supply Chain activities and ability to work directly with Tier II and Tier III suppliers.
Ability to work independently, collaborate, or lead as needed on teams.
Knowledge and practical use of drawing and drafting standards, including GD&T standards and department policies.
Ability to follow quality and safety procedures and support continuous improvement.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Participate in customer specification reviews and product planning meetings, proposing solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to assess design feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
Finalize design requirements and system interfaces; release engineering packages to Supply Chain and Operations; initiate and lead detailed cross-functional design reviews.
Develop plans for compliance with regulatory standards, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices; review proposed changes to engineering standards, policies, and details.
Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to support ergonomic, efficient manufacturing.
Meet customer requirements in design activities while accounting for design rules and applicable interfaces.
Design, develop, or redesign moderately to highly complex products through release, build, or validation.
Define, interpret, and establish specifications based on customer requirements, engineering calculations, and layouts.
Create 3D models and drawing packages for manufacturing components.
Conduct cross-functional design reviews to develop robust, producible designs that avoid interferences and meet applicable requirements.
Create and manage indented Bills of Materials in accordance with company standards; use engineering configuration tools and design automation to create accurate, compliant designs.
Define, lead, and execute cost-saving projects through value analysis/value engineering initiatives.
Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
Support manufacturing to help meet quality and schedule commitments.
Use problem-solving methods, including Six Sigma, 8D, and 5-Why, to determine root causes and resolve technical problems.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve production efficiency.
Provide ad hoc production-line or customer support as needed to maintain operational flow or resolve customer problems.
Follow safety rules, use PPE and equipment properly, report hazards, maintain a clean and safe work area, and participate in safety training and meetings.
Ensure work meets company quality-system requirements; inspect work, identify nonconforming product, and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Work in other areas as needed, adapt to workflow requirements, and work additional hours when necessary.
Participate in continuous improvement, identify opportunities to improve quality, processes, safety, and profitability, and seek work when assignments are complete.
Collaborate constructively with colleagues and participate in daily production assignments and improvement projects.
Attend meetings, training, and task force groups to communicate issues, resolve problems, and maintain job-related knowledge.
Provide leadership and innovative ideas to support market share, profitability, and long-term business goals.