Project Engineer-Drivetrain

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. 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 support Rosenbauer’s product development projects, with a preliminary focus on drivetrain systems and vehicle dynamics. Through focused project work, the role will deliver actionable insights on improving product performance and durability by running calculations and simulations, selecting appropriate components, and planning and executing tests. The role spans a wide breadth of technical responsibilities, and the daily work will be dynamic including design and analysis, testing, and engineering change management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain deep exposure to automotive vehicle systems and make a significant impact on Rosenbauer’s engineering excellence.

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.

1. 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, technical documentation, and keeping management informed on the project status and trajectory.
2. 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.
3. Develops test plans, performs tests, and analyzes data to ensure designs meet requirements and project objectives.
4. Develops internal standards for applying new engineering designs to customized product configurations in an efficient manner.
5. Reviews and analyzes service records related to vehicles in the field to assess product performance over time, ultimately finding and implementing opportunities for improvement.
6. Evaluates opportunities for improvements in production efficiency by reducing product variants and implementing improvements in design for manufacture and assembly. Works with purchasing to evaluate new components and suppliers for improved cost or performance.
7. Collaborates with design engineers, production teams, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement corrective actions. Acts as a technical resource to other departments including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service, and Sales & Marketing to address and resolve inquiries and problems.
8. 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.