Mechanical Engineer[In House]

Firematic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Firematic is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and engineer custom fire apparatus and emergency vehicles. You will create vehicle bodies and chassis cab accessories using SolidWorks and produce shop drawings to guide fabrication.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, hands-on automotive knowledge, and the ability to translate customer specifications into precise designs while coordinating with production, sales, and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Proficient SolidWorks modeling of complex sheet metal assemblies.
• SolidWorks for complex plumbing and electrical harnesses.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM and design libraries.
• Read specifications and design to meet them precisely.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving.
• Understanding automotive engineering and drivetrains.
• Familiar with CNC machinery and shop tools.
• Experience creating drawings for manufacturing.
• Hydrodynamics knowledge in fire industry plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Design emergency vehicle bodies and chassis cab accessories using SolidWorks.
• Produce drawings for fabrication and assembly.
• Ensure CAD configurations prevent conflicts.
• Understand cable routing for complex sheet metal assemblies.
• Coordinate with Director of Operations on production scheduling.
• Follow safety procedures on the production floor.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Generate and maintain parts lists.
• Maintain organized parts and design library.
• Present vehicle designs during Pre-Construction meetings.
• Communicate design updates with management and sales staff.
• Check shop work for quality assurance and provide feedback.

Skills

SolidWorks

Sheet metal design

Engineering drawings

Quality assurance

CAD/CAM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Inventor

Pro/ENGINEER

Creo

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Firematic is a family-owned business serving those who protect us all for over 50 years! We are currently looking for an enthusiastic mechanical engineer with strong attention to detail to work with the Engineering team to design and engineer custom fire apparatus and emergency vehicles.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design emergency vehicle bodies and chassis cab accessories using SolidWorks software products
• Produce drawings that shop employees will utilize to fabricate and assemble new emergency vehicles
• Ensure CAD system configurations incorporate all large and small components to avoid conflicts when assemblies are erected
• Understand cable routing during the design of complex sheet metal assemblies
• Report to Director of Operations to synchronize design and production scheduling
• Follow all company safety procedures when observing or operating on the production floor
• Ensure products are consistent with those requested by the customer
• Generate and maintain parts lists to order necessary parts for each vehicle based on the given specification and design.
• Keep an organized parts & design library accessible by all fellow engineers
• Present vehicle designs to customers during Pre-Construction meetings, take notes.
• Communicate regularly with management & assigned sales-people with design updates.
• Regularly check shop work for quality assurance, communicate regularly with shop staff, providing advise & feedback.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years work experience
• Use SolidWorks to accurately and proficiently model complex structural sheet metal assemblies
• Use SolidWorks to create complex plumbing systems and
  electrical harnesses
• Experience with Solidwork's PDM & managing design libraries.
• Read written specification documents and use original thought, creativity and engineering knowledge to design products that strictly meet those specifications
• Ability to accurately and completely indicate design problems and form solutions in a prompt, complete and clear manner
• Thorough understanding of automotive engineering principles
• Apply automotive engineering principles to adapt drivetrains to accommodate additional PTO components
• Understand mechanical and electrical requirements of purchased parts related to the automotive and fire industries
• Understand the abilities and inabilities of CNC waterjet machinery, CNC Press Brakes, GTAW & GMAW as well as all common machine shop and metal shop tooling
• Hands on automotive or aviation repair experience
• Create drawings for a manufacturing facility
• Create assembly and welding work instructions
• Use knowledge of fluid dynamics in conjunction with common fire industry plumbing products and procedures to design complex hydrodynamic systems
• Capacity to maintain extreme level of detail
• Work as part of a team to brainstorm, troubleshoot and produce designs, procedures and products
• Must be able to deal with customers, staff and vendors in an enthusiastic, cheerful and helpful manner
• Ability to learn and translate essential technical details regarding the fire apparatus utilizing CAD/CAM software.

Preferred Experience:

• General welding knowledge
• SolidWorks PDM, Inventor, Pro E, Creo
• Emergency Vehicle Technician
• Emergency vehicle sales or service
• Fire Suppression
• Automotive or high voltage electrical design or repair
• Commercial or residential construction
• NFPA 1901, 1906, 70