Fire Apparatus Mechanical Engineer – Design & Innovation

Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc in Holden, LA, is seeking an Engineer to design mechanical components and systems for fire apparatus. You will work with Sales and Engineering to meet customer and sales product requirements, creating robust, producible designs and supporting production during vehicle builds.

Key duties include drafting drawings, managing BOMs, providing manufacturing support, leading design reviews, and engaging with customers on design parameters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years general design work experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards related to Fire Apparatus is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Creating and changing mechanical and/or electrical components and systems used on Fire Apparatus.
• Creation of drawings to be used to manufacture components with drafting standards knowledge.
• Creation and management of indented Bills of Materials (BOM) in adherence to company standards.
• Manufacturing support to ensure quality and schedule commitments are met.
• Fulfillment of customer requirements (quotes, shop orders) while ensuring design is producible and compliant.
• Participation in customer meetings to understand design requirements and answer questions.
• Engineering change management through established processes and documentation.

Skills

NFPA standards

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Inventor FEA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc in Holden, LA, is seeking an Engineer to design mechanical components and systems for fire apparatus. You will work with Sales and Engineering to meet customer and sales product requirements, creating robust, producible designs and supporting production during vehicle builds.

Key duties include drafting drawings, managing BOMs, providing manufacturing support, leading design reviews, and engaging with customers on design parameters.