Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer
In House
Firematic
11-50 employees
Full-line firefighter equipment distributor and manufacturer
No salary listed
Shirley, NY, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of work experience are required.
- Proficiency using SolidWorks to model complex structural sheet metal assemblies is required.
- Proficiency using SolidWorks to create complex plumbing systems and electrical harnesses is required.
- Experience with SolidWorks PDM and managing design libraries is required.
- Ability to read written specification documents and apply engineering knowledge and creativity to design products that meet those specifications is required.
- Ability to identify design problems accurately and completely and develop prompt, complete, and clear solutions is required.
- A thorough understanding of automotive engineering principles is required.
- Ability to apply automotive engineering principles to adapt drivetrains for additional power take-off components is required.
- Understanding of the mechanical and electrical requirements of purchased parts used in the automotive and fire industries is required.
- Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of CNC waterjet machinery, CNC press brakes, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and common machine-shop and metal-shop tooling is required.
- Hands-on automotive or aviation repair experience is required.
- Ability to create drawings for a manufacturing facility is required.
- Ability to create assembly and welding work instructions is required.
- Ability to use fluid dynamics with common fire-industry plumbing products and procedures to design complex hydrodynamic systems is required.
- Ability to maintain an extreme level of detail is required.
- Ability to learn and translate essential technical details regarding fire apparatus using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing software is required.
- Design emergency vehicle bodies and chassis-cab accessories using SolidWorks software.
- Produce drawings for shop employees to use when fabricating and assembling emergency vehicles.
- Ensure computer-aided design system configurations include all large and small components to prevent conflicts during assembly.
- Understand and account for cable routing during the design of complex sheet-metal assemblies.
- Report to the Director of Operations to synchronize design and production scheduling.
- Follow company safety procedures while observing or operating on the production floor.
- Ensure products are consistent with customer requests.
- Generate and maintain parts lists for ordering the necessary parts for each vehicle based on its specifications and design.
- Maintain an organized parts and design library accessible to fellow engineers.
- Present vehicle designs to customers during pre-construction meetings and record notes.
- Communicate design updates regularly to management and assigned salespeople.
- Check shop work regularly for quality assurance and communicate with shop staff by providing advice and feedback.
- Work with the team to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and produce designs, procedures, and products.
- Interact with customers, staff, and vendors in an enthusiastic, helpful, and professional manner.
- General welding knowledge is preferred.
- Experience with SolidWorks PDM, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, or Creo is preferred.
- Emergency Vehicle Technician experience is preferred.
- Emergency vehicle sales or service experience is preferred.
- Fire suppression experience is preferred.
- Automotive or high-voltage electrical design or repair experience is preferred.
- Commercial or residential construction experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of NFPA 1901, NFPA 1906, or NFPA 70 is preferred.
Firematic Supply Co is a regional firefighting equipment distributor and manufacturer serving the Northeast. It designs, sells, trains, and services gear used by first responders, including Pierce apparatus, MSA SCBA and gear, Hurst extrication tools, Vetter lifting bags, BRAT brush trucks, and Amerex extinguishers. The products support firefighting operations by providing breathable air, locating hotspots and people with thermal imagers, detecting hazardous gases, cutting and lifting debris, lifting and stabilizing loads, and reaching rugged areas. The company differentiates itself with a 50+ year track record, in-house manufacturing, a broad product catalog, comprehensive services, and an awards-winning regional focus, aiming to meet and exceed first responders’ needs with high-quality gear and strong after-sales support.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Brookhaven, New York
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 2023 Churchville acquisition expanded Firematic across all New York, deepening customer coverage.
- 2026 hiring for mechanics, parts, and sales shows active operations and service demand.
- Firematic's 2026 news highlights stock trucks, faster lead times, and higher-throughput custom builds.
What critics are saying
- Firematic depends on Pierce, BME, and Cummins relationships for core revenue and parts access.
- Regional public-safety budgets and apparatus replacement cycles compress orders when departments delay purchases.
- A dealer-network loss or OEM direct-sales push would gut Firematic's apparatus franchise.
What makes Firematic unique
- Firematic sells apparatus, service, rescue tools, SCBA, PPE, and extinguishers across regions.
- Its 2024 BME Fire Trucks dealership extends New York and Connecticut apparatus options.
- Western New York mobile service, Tonawanda, Churchville, and Syracuse support rapid field response.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Company News
A fire equipment company with operations in Tonawanda is under new ownership after the acquisition of Churchville Fire Equipment by Firematic Supply Co.