Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Requisition
27941
-Posted
09/18/2026

- Ambulance

- Specialty Vehicles

- AEV

- AEV

- Engineering

- Full-Time

Requisition : 27941

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a custom ambulance manufacturer for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 and medium-duty ambulances. At the heart of AEV is our unwavering commitment to caring for our customers and dedicated network of dealers. We are inspired by a calling to build ambulances with the highest standards of American-crafted excellence and approach every relationship with equally high standards.

The welcoming spirit and warmth of our people continue long after the purchase.

AEV is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Designs, develops, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as engines, instruments, controls, robots, machines, etc. Conducts product testing and creates models and prototypes. May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.

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 minimum complexity mechanical products and/or components; assist with creating and reviewing mechanical 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.

• 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,…