Engineering Manager, Fire Apparatus Design & Leadership

Safe Industries; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Safe Industries in Easley, SC is seeking an Engineering Manager - Fire Apparatus Design to lead the engineering organization supporting fire apparatus manufacturing, refurbishments, remounts, and product development. You will set standards, manage schedules, and ensure compliance.

The role partners with manufacturing, service, sales, and operations to deliver high-quality apparatus while advancing engineering capabilities and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years engineering experience with fire apparatus or heavy truck manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading engineering teams.
• Advanced SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering staff.
• Establish engineering standards and document control.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and design changes.
• Support manufacturing, refurbishments, remounts, and product development.
• Design apparatus bodies, tanks, pump modules, electrical systems, and chassis integrations.
• Provide technical support across operations.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, FAMA, DOT, NHTSA, FMVSS, and OSHA.
• Manage engineering schedules and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support recruiting and performance development.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams.

Skills

10+ years engineering experience in F&

3+ years leading engineering teams

Strong project management

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SolidWorks PDM

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Safe Industries in Easley, SC is seeking an Engineering Manager - Fire Apparatus Design to lead the engineering organization supporting fire apparatus manufacturing, refurbishments, remounts, and product development. You will set standards, manage schedules, and ensure compliance.

The role partners with manufacturing, service, sales, and operations to deliver high-quality apparatus while advancing engineering capabilities and growth.