Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: CAD, Prototyping & Testing

REV Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a Terex Corporation unit focusing on the design, development, testing and manufacture of ambulances and related components. This role covers mechanical engineering across engines, instruments and controls, with hands-on design, testing and prototyping work.

You will use CAD/CAE tools, perform calculations, review drawings, and collaborate with manufacturing to deliver robust engineering packages while applying lean principles and ensuring quality in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education required.
• Typically requires 0–2 years of related experience.
• Strong CAD/CAE skills and ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing, developing, testing, and validating mechanical products and components.
• Use CAD/CAE to develop the structural design and create detailed drawings.
• Verify designs through calculations and analytical techniques.
• Understand manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies; apply lean principles.
• Fulfill customer shop orders considering design rules and interfaces.
• Define test requirements and interpret results to validate designs.
• Identify problems and apply root cause analysis to resolve them.
• Execute engineering changes through established processes.

Skills

CAD/CAE software

Design optimization

Engineering analysis

Prototyping

Cost estimation

Quality assurance

Statistical analysis

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a Terex Corporation unit focusing on the design, development, testing and manufacture of ambulances and related components. This role covers mechanical engineering across engines, instruments and controls, with hands-on design, testing and prototyping work.

You will use CAD/CAE tools, perform calculations, review drawings, and collaborate with manufacturing to deliver robust engineering packages while applying lean principles and ensuring quality in a