Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing

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Requisition ID: 21162 Smeal, a REV Group brand, is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, NE.   Smeal Apparatus is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.  

The Mechanical Engineer II - Plumbing is responsible for the design of water pump and plumbing systems (water, and some hydraulics).  Plumbing design is done in Solidworks and includes pump selection, understanding flow capability, proper selection of components, and innovative problem solving for custom design applications.  Additional skill areas include creative design, cross-functional teamwork, working with suppliers and manufacturing. Emergency vehicle design experience and strong working knowledge of engines, chassis, pumps and other mechanical systems is a strongly desired.  

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce designs that meet cost, quality, reliability, performance, and serviceability targets
• Create and manage models, drawings, bills of material and other pertinent engineering data
• Incorporate customer requirements and needs into a robust design
• Apply engineering design changes into the manufacturing process
• Provide manufacturing process support
• Evaluate, test and specify materials for cost reduction, quality improvement, and/or new product introduction
• Evaluate current designs for product and cost improvement opportunities
• Interface with all areas of the Spartan team to determine product needs and specifications
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
• Other duties as assigned

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) preferred.  Candidates with a 2-year technical degree will also be considered.
• Background in complex machine or vehicle product design
• 2+ years of Solid works 3D modeling experience minimum
• 3+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience minimum
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability in bringing engineering projects to completion, on time and within budget
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills
• Energetic, motivated, team player
• Thorough understanding of the production manufacturing operations and design for manufacturability
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials specifications, properties, and processing techniques
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities

• Willing to improve self / area / company (including pursing additional training, if needed)

 

 

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Select education and/or other certifications that may be either required or preferred to perform the job)

 

Degree Type

Required/Preferred

Area of Study

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or silmilar

Preferred

 

2-year Technical Degree

Required

 

 

Certificates / Certifications

Required/Preferred

 

 

 

 

 

Functional Experience

2 - 4 Years

Describe Experience Required:

See qualifications

 

Management Experience

N/A

Approximate Number of Reports

0

 

 

Additional Requirements: N/A

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

Operate a vehicle:

Occasionally

See:

Frequently

Operate heavy equipment:

Never

Hear:

Frequently

Operate small equipment:

Occasionally

Talk

Frequently

Handle power tools:

Occasionally

Write:

Frequently

Operate production machinery:

Never

Isolated with minimal support:

Occasionally

Operate office equipment:

Frequently