Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Terex Corporation•Holden, LA

About The Position

Ferrara/KME, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures fire trucks and emergency response vehicles. The Mechanical Engineer designs mechanical components and systems for fire apparatus, working with Sales and Engineering to meet customer and product requirements. Designs include bodies, cabs, chassis components, and integrating new products into existing designs. The role requires attention to detail and delivery of defect-free design packages on schedule, along with technical guidance and support for employees and customers. The Engineer supports production during vehicle builds and provides assistance to Field Service when vehicles are in service. The role also involves creating manufacturing drawings and indented Bills of Materials, fulfilling customer requirements, coordinating cross-functional design reviews, participating in customer meetings, and managing engineering changes through established processes. The employee is expected to follow safety and quality requirements, contribute to continuous improvement, work flexibly across areas as needed, and participate in meetings and training. Additional hours may be required when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with CAD systems, including Autodesk Inventor and/or AutoCAD.
Minimum of 2 years of general design work experience.
Ability to create manufacturing drawings and practical knowledge of drawing and drafting standards.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially metal fabrication and assemblies.
Ability to work additional hours when necessary.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with regulatory standards such as NFPA, DOT, and ULC.
Knowledge of lean principles as applied to manufacturing and business processes.
Knowledge of NFPA standards related to fire apparatus.

Responsibilities

Create and modify mechanical and/or electrical components and systems used on fire apparatus.
Create drawings for manufacturing components and apply drawing and drafting standards.
Create and manage indented Bills of Materials (BOM) according to company standards.
Support manufacturing to help meet quality and schedule commitments.
Fulfill customer requirements, including quotes and shop orders, while accounting for design rules and interface points.
Conduct cross-functional design reviews to solicit input and deliver robust, producible designs that avoid interferences and meet applicable requirements.
Participate in customer meetings to understand design requirements and answer questions about product design parameters and limitations.
Manage engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
Support production during vehicle builds and support Field Service when vehicles are in service.
Provide technical guidance and support to employees and customers.
Perform or assist with other operations as required to maintain workflow or respond to production or customer requirements.
Follow health and safety rules, use PPE and equipment properly, and report hazardous acts and conditions.
Check work for conformance with process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards; identify and segregate non-conforming product and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in continuous improvement and suggest improvements to product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability.
Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, and task force groups.