Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

REV Group, Inc.•Brandon, SD

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 Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day. What a day in the life of a Mechanical Engineer Level 1 at REV looks like: Interface with all areas of the Spartan Emergency Response team to determine product needs & specifications. Design, creation and management of models, drawings, bills of material and other pertinent engineering data. Evaluate, test and specify materials for cost reduction, quality improvement and/or new product introduction. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this design engineer will produce designs that meet cost, quality, reliability, performance, and serviceability targets. Provide manufacturing process support. Provide engineering analysis for product applications. Evaluate current designs for product and cost improvement opportunities. Incorporation of engineering design changes into the manufacturing process.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Candidates with a 2-year technical degree will also be considered.
2 years’ experience in product and system development with background in complex machine or vehicle product design preferred
Demonstrated ability in bringing engineering projects to completion, on time and within budget.
Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
Thorough understanding of the production manufacturing operations and design for manufacturability.
Experienced in 2D and 3D CAD modeling systems, SolidWorks and FEA preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of materials specifications, properties, and processing techniques.

Responsibilities

Interface with all areas of the Spartan Emergency Response team to determine product needs & specifications.
Design, creation and management of models, drawings, bills of material and other pertinent engineering data.
Evaluate, test and specify materials for cost reduction, quality improvement and/or new product introduction.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this design engineer will produce designs that meet cost, quality, reliability, performance, and serviceability targets.
Provide manufacturing process support.
Provide engineering analysis for product applications.
Evaluate current designs for product and cost improvement opportunities.
Incorporation of engineering design changes into the manufacturing process.