Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fire Apparatus Design

REV Group, Inc

Ephrata (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

REV Fire Group, located near Lancaster, PA, designs and builds custom fire vehicles and components, engineering robust solutions for the fire apparatus industry. This Engineer II – Mechanical role focuses on product specification, design verification, and manufacturing support, with emphasis on CAD, GD&T, and lean practices essential to delivering safe, reliable equipment.

Candidates should hold a B.S. in engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience and be ready to lead cross‑functional

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 3 years practical experience in a similar engineering position.
Expert in 3D CAD systems and tools – SolidWorks, Auto CAD, Inventor or equivalent.
Expert in general drawing, 3D modeling, drafting standards, and GD&T.
Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
Experience and ability to rapidly translate concepts into buildable models and designs both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to rapidly develop detailed drawings, 3D models, and bills of materials for parts and assemblies.
Required engineering skills include both analytical and “hands‑on” abilities.
Extensive knowledge of applicable NFPA, ULC, FAMA, DOT, FMVSS and other regulatory guidelines.
Extensive experience in fire apparatus design, documentation, and lean manufacturing expertise in three or more of the primary functional areas: Aerials, Bodies, Cabs, Chassis, Electrical, Applications, Plumbing or Systems.
Skilled in technical calculations and analysis.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication / assemblies. Experience with and ability to apply DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process.
Able to provide troubleshooting guidance to Field Service and Manufacturing technicians.
Experience with Supply Chain activities and ability to work directly with Tier II and III suppliers.
Ability to work independently, collaborate, or lead as needed on functioning teams.

Responsibilities

Participation in customer specification reviews and product planning meetings, initiating innovative solutions that meet customer, regulatory and company requirements.
Conducting research and analysis of customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Finalizing design requirements and system interface management and releasing engineering packages to Supply Chain and Operations. Responsible for initiating and leading detailed design reviews with cross‑functional disciplines.
Developing plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices. Reviewing and critiquing proposed changes to engineering standards, policies or details.
Applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to enable ergonomic and efficient manufacturing.
Fulfilling customer requirements during design activities taking into consideration design rules and all applicable interface points.
Design, develop, or re‑design new or existing productions of a moderate to complex nature through release, build, or validation processes.
Define, interpret, and establish specifications using customer requirements, engineering calculations, or layouts.
Creation of 3D models and drawing packages to be used to manufacture components.
Holding cross‑functional design reviews as appropriate to solicit input to deliver a robust design that is producible, avoiding interferences and meeting all industry and company requirements.
Creating and managing indented Bills of Materials (BOMs), in adherence to company standards. Creating and using engineering configuration tools and design automation for creating accurate and compliant designs.
Defining, leading and executing cost saving projects through VA/VE initiatives.
Executing engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
Providing support during manufacturing to ensure quality and schedule commitments are met.
Utilizing problem solving techniques to determine root cause and resolution to technical problems. Methodologies include Six Sigma, 8D, 5‑Why techniques.
Utilizing lean manufacturing principles to ensure efficient production.
Ad‑hoc production line or customer support as needed to maintain operational flow or resolve specific customer problems.