Chief Engineer-Mechanical

Job Description

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 because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the worlds 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 Chief Engineering will play a key role in contributing to Rosenbauer Americas development of new products. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the technical strategies of sub-systems utilizing system engineering processes. In support of all Rosenbauer America Products, you will be responsible to manage a team to develop integrated hardware solutions to meet your specific vehicle system and/or sub-system performance, cost, and schedule requirements. Responsibilities will also include leading and supporting product research and development projects and being a significant contributor to define and implement process improvements which provide increased business capabilities and efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All employees are required to support Rosenbauers 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.

1. Supervise, coach, and maintain adequate staff to accomplish Rosenbauer America Engineering goals. Manage and identify resource needs with justification.
2. Plan, coordinate, supervise and monitor progress of large projects to successful conclusions, which includes performance, timing, and budget goals.
3. Define global technology strategies and communicate technical product roadmaps.
4. Develop and implement consistent processes to manage the products and data across the engineering team. Identify and implement continuous improvement ideas.
5. Lead the team through system engineering product development process. Identify challenges in component and system developments and create opportunities to overcome.
6. Direct the management and maintenance of your sub-systems BoMs and the management of the data within a PDM and a CAD system.
7. Direct your team on appropriate analysis and/or tests to ensure performance, durability, and safety criteria are met.
8. Understand and apply vehicle regulatory requirements and standards, such as FMVSS, SAE, NFPA, etc., to ensure our product designs are compliant.
9. Act as an internal technology specialist in support of your core technology development team and drive development of best practices and processes associated with your core technology.
10. Coordinates product and processes with other departments including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service and Sales & Marketing.
11. Prioritizes and manages multiple projects and objectives as well as handling unscheduled tasks.
12. Lead the team in analysis and problem-solving techniques to develop products and address issues.
13. Communicate and coordinate effectively with Rosenbauer America leadership team, other product development engineering teams and all cross functional teams.
14. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the company.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

EOE, including disability/veterans.

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple health insurance options, HSA/FSA with employer contributions, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous PTO and paid holidays, wellness incentives, and tuition reimbursement.