Job Description

Company Information

Sutphen Corporation is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the United States of America.

With a mission to build the safest, most reliable fire trucks in the world, Sutphen has manufactured emergency fire apparatus for fire departments all over the country for more than 133 years.

Sutphen is seeking a mechanical design engineer to join our growing team in Urbana, Ohio.

In this role, you will design and develop custom fire apparatus based on customer specifications and the company’s core values. This position works closely with all aspects of the company including sales, operations, outside vendors, and our customers to deliver a complete product that meets their expectations.

Why Join Team Sutphen?

• Safety is our priority
• Family-owned and operated
• First shift operation 
• High-quality and extremely affordable benefit packages
• A collaborative and challenging environment fostering high engagement and retention
• We have fun building the highest quality product that saves lives and property

Essential Job Functions

• Using 3D modeling techniques, design and model the assigned component(s) of the fire apparatus. The design will consist of multiple designs, and vendor supplied parts and assemblies.
• Work with various departments including Sales, Production, Materials, and Service.
• Create and maintain fabrication and installation documentation as required and in accordance with engineering and production schedules. These documents will include technical drawings, schematics, work instructions, spreadsheets, bills of materials and various other forms of documentation.
• Implement changes to designs through Engineering Change Notifications as well as using effective communications that support the ECN process.
• Direct manufacturing is required to pass on non-intuitive project information.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a professional manner with customers, guests, co-workers, and management.
• Research and implement various outside supplier components based on customer requirements.
• Work directly with the production team to assist in passing along design information and resolution of discrepancies in design communications.
• Support the Service team as needed with post-delivery resolution of issues arising in the field. Use the feedback from the service team to improve designs for future builds.
• Work with minimal supervision and maintain high quality, on-time work output.
• Design to industry standards including DOT and NFPA.
• Maintain a neat, organized, and professional work environment.
• Operate and conduct business activities with safety first.
• Accountable to deadlines
• Support a positive work atmosphere through professional and effective communication with co-workers, customers, business partners and management.
• Act and make decisions with Sutphen’s Core Values top of mind (Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Quality and Accountability)
• Support incoming inspection of Engineering parts.
• Other projects or duties as required.