Rate:- Open

Role:- Plumbing Design Engineer

Loc:- Snyder, NE

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• This position requires technical skills in the design of plumbing systems (water, and some hydraulics), including material selection, fabrication methods, and drafting standards.
• The successful candidate will have the desire and ability to interface with all levels of a manufacturing organization and have a proven track record designing fire truck plumbing.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team the successful candidate will produce designs that meet cost, quality, reliability, performance, and serviceability targets.
• Required skills include both strong mechanical knowledge of pump selection, flow capabilities, plumbing layouts on custom fire trucks, and "hands-on" abilities.
• Additional skill areas include creative design, cross-functional teamwork, working with suppliers and manufacturing.
• Emergency vehicle design experience and strong working knowledge of engines, chassis, pumps and other mechanical systems is strongly desired.

• The following reflect the essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned based upon changing business conditions.
• Design, creation, and management of models, drawings, bills of material and other pertinent engineering data.
• Ability to apply customer requirements and needs and incorporate into a robust design.
• Incorporation of engineering design changes into the manufacturing process.
• Provide manufacturing process support.
• Evaluate, test and specify materials for cost reduction, quality improvement and/or new product introduction.
• Evaluate current designs for product and cost improvement opportunities.
• Interface with all areas of the ERV team to determine product needs & specifications.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Associate's Degree (A.A.), 2 year tech degree candidates will be considered.
• Background in complex machine or vehicle product design.
• 2+ years of Solid works 3D modeling experience minimum.
• Must be well versed in top down design methodology.
• 3+ years of AutoCAD drafting experience minimum.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability in bringing engineering projects to completion, on time and within budget.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, motivated, team player.
• Thorough understanding of the production manufacturing operations and design for manufacturability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials specifications, properties, and processing techniques.