ROSENBAUER STATEMENT
At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology, for more than 150 years. When lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.
POSITION SUMMARY
The R&D Project Engineer-Mechanical will lead the design, development, and testing of major sub-systems related to firetrucks. R&D Mechanical Engineering is responsible for turning ideas for products into functional prototypes and production-ready designs. The position will support advanced engineering design optimization, design for manufacture and assembly, and issue evaluation and resolution using engineering tools with efficient and affordable processes. The R&D Project Engineer-Mechanical will achieve these goals by working cross functionally with other sub-system engineers, purchasing, production, service, and our sales team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer.
- Manages one or more medium-term product improvement projects for the engineering team from start to finish, including product research, planning timelines, breaking milestones down into achievable tasks, project documentation, and keeping management informed on the project status and trajectory.
- Understands and applies vehicle regulatory requirements and standards, such as FMVSS, SAE, NFPA, etc., to ensure product designs are compliant. Ensures engineering designs meet other requirements, such as corporate, customer, and performance requirements. May maintain regulatory agency approvals.
- Develops test plans, performs tests, and analyzes data to ensure designs meet requirements and project objectives.
- Evaluates and implements opportunities for improvements in production efficiency by reducing option content, design for manufacture and assembly, and improved production processes. Works with purchasing to evaluate new components and suppliers for improved cost or performance.
- Reviews and analyzes quality audit records related to engineering projects to assess product conformance to specifications. Analyze and problem-solve design, production, and field issues to successful resolution. Develop and implement corrective action in accordance with QMS procedures.
- Creates and manages designs and mechanical drawings in SolidWorks. Manages Bills of Materials. Structures Bills of Materials to allow for efficient customer customization and ease of assembly on the shop floor. Develops internal standards for applying new engineering designs to customized product configurations in an efficient manner.
- Interfaces with cross-functional representatives to ensure product designs and project plans meet intended targets.
- Prepares detailed documentation on the engineering design process and prepares project milestone reports for management.
- Acts as a technical resource to other departments including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service, and Sales & Marketing to address and resolve inquiries and problems.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the company.
