Engineer III Mechanical

OVERVIEW: E-ONE is a worldwide manufacturer of custom fire rescue vehicles. With more than 25,000 vehicles in operation around the world, E-ONE provides communities and companies with products that save lives and protect property and other assets. Headquartered in Ocala, Florida, E-ONE is the industry leader in product innovation, bringing new technologies to the market that exceed our customers' expectations. We employ people in Engineering who are passionate about firefighting, truck product development, advanced electronics, heavy manufacturing, and many other exciting engineering disciplines. We are proud to build highly custom products that are safe, efficient and reliable. We invite you to join our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Assist with designing, developing, executing, and evaluating fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of moderate to advanced complexity products and/or components; assist with creating and reviewing material part specifications and bills of materials.

• Use CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) software to develop the structural design of various products, model new designs, and produce detailed engineering drawings.

• Verify designs through use of calculations and other analytical techniques and tools.

• Understand manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies. Apply DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process.

• Fulfill customer requirements (i.e., shop orders) considering design rules and all applicable interface points.

• Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs.

• Identify problems, root causes and be able to define & execute resolutions.

• Understand and use lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes.

• Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.

• Commit to excellence and high standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills in computer simulation, cost estimation, design optimization, design review, engineering analysis & design, feasibility study, mathematical analysis & modeling, prototyping, quality assurance process and reliability analysis.

• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards.

• CAD and CAE software experience.

• Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis).

• Experience with statistical techniques and data analysis.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.

• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.

• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.

• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute concurrent assignments in a high-pressure environment.

• Strong and consistent attention to detail.

• Creative and innovative team player.

• Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions.

• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

• Solid PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions.

• Capable of effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree of Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent education required.

• Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

• Proficiency in CAD systems - CREO and/or Auto CAD.

• Must have a thorough understanding of design and/or drafting techniques.

• Must understand basic Stress and Strain formulas and be able to evaluate FEA models.

• Additional requirements as specified by department.

• Knowledge and practical use of drawing and drafting standards is important, including applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and department policies.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication / assemblies will be required.

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 the 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.

1. 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 products. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.

1. 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.

1. 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 the current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. LEADERSHIP: Lead the team, provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.

1. ACTION-ORIENTED: Enjoy working hard; is action-oriented and energetic; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities than others.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 the ability to adjust focus.