Designer - Electrical

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Requisition : 26003

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands‑on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.

Ferrara/KME 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 5,000+ 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 Design Engineer position is responsible for production design, development, and product / process improvements

• Participate in the design, development, or re‑design of new or existing productions of an easy to moderate nature through the release, build, and validation process working from direct instruction and/ or requirements
• Follows processes to achieve goals
• Applies information or analysis to data
• Uses established procedures to perform assigned tasks with little ingenuity, originality with detailed instructions or immediate supervision
• Support senior engineers on completion of tasks related to new product development or field issue resolution
• Produce engineering documentation such as 2‑D schematics, 3‑D models and assemblies, Production Assembly Drawings (PADs), part requirement drawings, etc.
• Develop engineering bills of materials that are complete, accurate, and on‑time
• Effectively utilize computer‑assisted engineering or design software to perform engineering tasks
• Assign or approve work for CAD draftspersons, designers, technicians, or engineers
• Support robustness engineering activities
• Other tasks as assigned

• General
  • Required engineering skills include both analytical and “hands‑on” abilities
  • Associates Degree or equvilant experience
  • 3-5 years of relatable experience
  • Consistent attention to detail
  • Strong
    • Communication skills, verbal and written
    • Organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
  • Self‑motivated with the ability to stay on task and prioritize workload
  • Creative and innovative team player
  • Intermediate‑level user in Microsoft Office Suite
  • CAD experience with emphasis on 2D and 3D;
    Solid Works preferred
  • 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)
  • Basic knowledge of Company and products
  • Familiar with technical publications and associations
  • Familiar with applicable industry standards, codes and regulations
• Electrical
  • Experience in automotive branch circuitry design.
  • Basic understanding of CAN protocol for J1939 preferred
  • Basic programming knowledge
  • Execute test plans
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge

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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