Mechanical Engineer III

Terex Corporation•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

Specialty Vehicles Orlando, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures Road Rescue and Wheeled Coach ambulances. The Mechanical Engineer III designs, develops, and tests mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. The role applies engineering principles to product design, conducts testing, and creates models and prototypes. It may also involve fabrication, operation, application, installation, or repair of mechanical products. The work contributes to moderately complex project aspects and is generally performed independently and collaboratively. The engineer supports design, product testing, specifications, validation, and manufacturing process improvements for products and components of moderate to advanced complexity. The position works with CAD/CAE software, engineering drawings, analytical methods, and manufacturing teams, with work in a general office environment and on the plant floor as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent education.
Typically 4–7 years of related experience.
Skills in computer simulation, cost estimation, design optimization, design review, engineering analysis and design, feasibility studies, mathematical analysis and modeling, prototyping, quality assurance processes, and reliability analysis.
Knowledge of the manufacturing industry and vocational standards.
Experience with CAD and CAE software.
Experience with problem-solving techniques, including 5 Why and root cause analysis.
Experience with statistical techniques and data analysis.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership on manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
Strong work ethic; highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
Versatile and flexible, with willingness to work with changing priorities.
Self-motivated and able to stay on task.
Ability to prioritize and execute concurrent assignments effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Strong and consistent attention to detail.
Creative and innovative team player.
Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Solid PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, layouts, and other written or verbal instructions.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to other employees.

Responsibilities

Assist with designing, developing, executing, and evaluating fitness-for-use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans for products and components of moderate to advanced complexity.
Assist with creating and reviewing material part specifications and bills of materials.
Use CAD or CAE software to develop structural designs, model new designs, and produce detailed engineering drawings.
Verify designs using calculations and other analytical techniques and tools.
Apply understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly metal fabrication and assemblies, and use DFM methodologies to produce engineering packages that support manufacturing productivity.
Fulfill customer requirements, including shop orders, while considering design rules and applicable interface points.
Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs.
Identify problems and root causes, and define and execute resolutions.
Apply lean principles to manufacturing and business processes.
Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
Maintain excellence and high standards.