Mechanical Engineer

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.

OVERVIEW: REV Fire Group is a manufacturer of custom fire vehicles. With more than 25,000 vehicles in operation around the world. REV provides communities and companies with products that save lives and protect property and other assets. The KME & Ladder Tower division of REV Fire, located near Lancaster, Pa, is an industry leader in product innovation, bringing new technologies to the market that exceed our customers’ expectations. We employ people in Engineering who are passionate about firefighting, truck product development, advanced electronics, heavy manufacturing, and many other exciting engineering disciplines. We are proud to build highly custom products that are safe, efficient and reliable. We invite you to join our team.

SCOPE: As an Engineer at REV Fire, you will be responsible for developing world-class, robust engineering solutions to the Fire Apparatus industry, including the design and development of systems installed on Fire Trucks that save lives all around the world. The Engineer is responsible for all stages of a product, from research and development, through design, test & evaluation, manufacturing, to aftermarket care and warranty support. The Engineer at REV Fire is a subject matter expert and is relied upon by other employees and customers for technical guidance and support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Product Specification Development:

• Participation in customer specification reviews and product planning meetings, initiating innovative solutions that meet customer, regulatory and company requirements.

• Conducting research and analysis of customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

• Finalizing design requirements and system interface management and releasing engineering packages to Supply Chain and Operations. Responsible for initiating and leading detailed design reviews with cross-functional disciplines.

Design, Design Verification and Validation:

• Developing plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices. Reviewing and critiquing proposed changes to engineering standards, policies or details.

• Applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to enable ergonomic and efficient manufacturing.

• Fulfilling customer requirements during design activities taking into consideration design rules and all applicable interface points.

• Design, develop, or re-design new or existing productions of a moderate to complex nature through release,

build, or validation processes.

• Define, interpret, and establish specifications using customer requirements, engineering calculations, or

layouts.

• Creation of 3D models and drawing packages to be used to manufacture components.

• Holding cross-functional design reviews as appropriate to solicit input to deliver a robust design that is producible, avoiding interferences and meeting all industry and company requirements.

• Creating and managing indented Bills of Materials (BOMs), in adherence to company standards. Creating and using engineering configuration tools and design automation for creating accurate and compliant designs.

• Defining, leading and executing cost saving projects through VA/VE initiatives.

• Executing engineering changes through established processes and documentation.

Manufacturing and customer support:

• Providing support during manufacturing to ensure quality and schedule commitments are met.

• Utilizing problem solving techniques to determine root cause and resolution to technical problems. Methodologies include Six Sigma, 8D, 5-Why techniques.

• Utilizing lean manufacturing principles to ensure efficient production.

• All other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Ad-hoc production line or customer support as needed to maintain operational flow or resolve specific customer problems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 3 years practical experience in a similar engineering

position.

• Expert in 3D CAD systems and tools –SolidWorks, Auto CAD, Inventor or equivalent.

• Expert in general drawing, 3D modeling, drafting standards, and GD&T.

• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities

• Experience and ability to rapidly translate concepts into buildable models and designs both independently and

as part of a team. Ability to rapidly develop detailed drawings, 3D models, and bills of materials for parts and

assemblies.

• Required engineering skills include both analytical and “hands-on” abilities

• Extensive knowledge of applicable NFPA, ULC, FAMA, DOT, FMVSS and other regulatory guidelines.

• Extensive experience in fire apparatus design, documentation, and lean manufacturing expertise in three or

more of the primary functional areas: Aerials, Bodies, Cabs, Chassis, Electrical, Applications, Plumbing or

Systems.

• Skilled in technical calculations and analysis.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication / assemblies. Experience with

and ability to apply DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in

the manufacturing process.

• Able to provide troubleshooting guidance to Field Service and Manufacturing technicians.

• Experience with Supply Chain activities and ability to work directly with Tier II and III suppliers.

• Ability to work independently, collaborate, or lead as needed on functioning teams.

• Additional requirements as specified by department.

• Knowledge and practical use of drawing and drafting standards is important, including applying Geometric

Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and department policies. Knowledge of manufacturing

processes with emphasis on metal fabrication / assemblies will be required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• SolidWorks 3D, Inventor and AutoCAD

• SolidWorks, PDM/PLM, Inventor Vault

• SolidWorks Simulation, Finite Element Analysis software

• Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerBI

• ERP systems for parts release: Epicor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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