As you learned your design skills, did you dream of building things that are both functional and beneficial to society? Would you like to be in charge of designing an entire product from start to finish and even have the opportunity to see the customers pick up and try out the product?Did you ever think you’d have the opportunity to design a custom fire truck??

Custom Fire Apparatus in Osceola, WI, is currently seeking a full-time, onsite Design Engineer. Offering a high-quality product that has a great reputation, Custom Fire is truly a place where you can do interesting work that has an impact on the safety of lives and property. If you appreciate a collaborative and fast-paced work environment in small company environment that encourages idea-sharing, then consider our Design Engineer role.

Responsibilities:

• Develop 2D preliminary, proposal, and contract AutoCAD sales drawings based upon customer requirements and specifications.
• Obtain customer sign off on final AutoCAD or 3D model photos of fully engineered build drawings and specification.
• Communicate with Sales, Production, Materials, and Service staff to incorporate unique components and configurations into a project, make changes, update specifications, resolution of discrepancies, etc.
• Design and 3D modeling of apparatus bodies, pump modules, plumbing assemblies, and miscellaneous related components such as chassis upgrades and equipment storage features and fixtures.
• Prepare all sheet metal part drawings using post processing software for laser cutting.
• Create detailed fabrication bend prints for each Sheetmetal project component.
• Create and track design changes on existing products, Control of Bill of Materials (BoM), CAD Models and Engineering drawings.
• Advise purchasing as necessary for ordering specialized or project specific components.
• Use specification configuration software to create new product feature descriptions and accurate Bill of materials.
• Create assembly instructions and renderings as requested by manufacturing to aid assembly tasks.
• Perform weight and balance estimates for sales team as requested and for specific range of apparatus prior to contract.
• Evaluate current designs for product and cost improvement opportunities.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) preferred. Candidates with a 2-year technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Design and Drafting will be considered.
• Two (2) or more years experience in mechanical design designing with sheet metal components. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience with heavy truck, agriculture, automotive or heavy construction product design
• Knowledge of and experience in CREO Parametric (or similar 3D modelling program)
• Must be articulate, self-assured, and personable with a commitment to excellence
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Previous project management skills with proven ability to plan and handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

15 minutes from St. Croix Falls and 40 minutes from White Bear Lake, Osceola is convenient for those near the WI/MN border. With a casual, team-focused work environment, competitive pay and good benefits, you’ll have a chance to make your mark in this growing organization.