Designer I

Join a highly talented team of designers and engineers who design custom chassis for the world's greatest firetrucks. Chassis Engineering at E-one is responsible for designing, packaging and optimizing various component of the vehicle including: frames, suspension, engines, transmissions cooling packages, brakes systems, fuel systems, bumpers and associated bumper designs. Through our development process we design custom solutions to meet specific customer needs in a fast pace, fun working environment.

As a chassis designer at E-ONE you will be responsible for design of mechanical systems, working with and through Design Engineers to meet customer and sales product requirements. The ideal candidate will show attention to detail and have the ability to produce defect-free design packages within the specified schedule. Support production during and after vehicle build phase. The Chassis Designer at E-ONE is relied upon by other employees and customers for technical guidance and support. Chassis Designers work in small group settings and are expected to be self-starters.

Responsibilities:

• Creation or changing mechanical and systems used on Fire Apparatus.
• Creation of drawings to be used to manufacture components. Knowledge and practical use of drawing and drafting standards is important. Dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) of detailed drawings conforming to drafting standards and department policies. Knowledge of manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication / assemblies will be needed.
• The candidate will apply DFM methodologies to deliver producible designs to Manufacturing ensuring form, fit and function.
• 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 (I.E., sales orders) taking into consideration design rules and all applicable interface points. Participate in design reviews as appropriate to solicit input to deliver a robust design, avoid interferences and meet all industry and company requirements.
• Participation in customer meetings to understand design requirements and answer questions regarding product design parameters and/or limitations.
• Process Engineering changes through established processes and documentation (ECO).
• Useful skills:
  • Awareness and familiarization of regulatory standards - NFPA, DOT, ULC etc.
  • Knowledge and use of lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes.
  • Problem solving skills including Root Cause Analysis, 5-Why, Is Is-Not, etc.
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain work flow or respond to production or customer requirements.

Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• PTC CREO parametric 3D and Finite Element Analysis software
• AutoCAD
• TeamCenter PDM/PLM
• Microsoft Office, SharePoint
• Siemens RuleStream

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. SAFETY: Follow E-ONE General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect-free equipment. Promote safety in department. Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy. Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings.
2. QUALITY: Responsible for the quality of work. This requires defect-free work and understanding of the requirements of the company's quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming product. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.
3. FLEXIBILITY: Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires. Willing to work additional hours as necessary.
4. INITIATIVE: Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of E-ONE. Actively seek out work in other areas when current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability.
5. TEAMWORK: Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of E-ONE and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily production assignments as well as special improvement projects.
6. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, training programs, and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to changes to equipment or process, new developments, requirements, procedures, and policies.
7. LEADERSHIP: Lead the team, provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.
8. ACTION-ORIENTED: Enjoy working hard; is action-oriented and energetic; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities than others.
9. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; read situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation.
10. DEALING WITH AMBIGUITY: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
11. DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in an Engineering Field or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in CAD systems - CREO and Auto CAD or equivalent 3D software
• Minimum of 2 years general design work experience
• Knowledge of NFPA/FMVSS standards related to Fire Apparatus is not required but will be beneficial

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Offices
• Plant floor
• Outdoors

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required:

• Safety glasses if walking in plant vicinity.
• Earplugs if walking in plant vicinity.
• Closed toed shoes required in the plant vicinity.

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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