Design Engineer

Thor Industries Inc

  • Middlebury, IN
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    Experience/ Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology and 1-3 years prior RV or related work experience is preferred OR 5-8 years prior RV or related work experience in an Engineering or Design position. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMiddlebury, IN

    Description

    Purpose: this position exists to design recreational vehicle (RV) products in a timely manner to satisfy marketability and manufacturability requirements.

    Essential Functions:

    • Suggest, develop and evaluate new floor plans and products ensuring all designs satisfy engineering parameters, industry codes and standards, state or provincial codes and standards, and Jayco quality standards.
    • Participate in engineering projects regarding new products, feature designs and change requests.
    • Embrace continuous product improvement initiatives, cost reductions, quality and manufacturability improvements.
    • Document engineering documents to support ongoing administration and manufacturing of products.
    • Communicate new designs and design changes internally & externally while maintaining good working relationships.

    Experience/ Knowledge:

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology and 1-3 years prior RV or related work experience is preferred OR 5-8 years prior RV or related work experience in an Engineering or Design position.
    • Must be proficient with Autodesk Inventor or similar a CAD software (such as Solidworks, Catia, etc).
    • Must possess a strong understanding of plan design generation, modeling, documentation and design standards.

    Necessary Skills & Abilities:

    • Ability to design all facets of product using Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
    • Strong communication skills are required.
    • Manufacturing or Design background preferred.
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively in interactions with all organizational departments and functional teams.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

    Work Requirements:

    • This position may require sitting, standing, working in front of a computer monitor in an office setting approximately 95% of the day.
    • Requires ability to occasionally travel between field locations. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
    • This position is a full-time position, which may require some flexibility in hours & days worked (including Saturdays, as needed).
    • Regular attendance is required.
    • Remote work: not available.
    • Supervisory responsibilities: none.
    • Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

    Jayco offers a generous benefits package including:

    • (2) Medical Insurance plan options, HSAs, and FSAs
    • Family Care Clinic for employees and dependents enrolled in a Jayco medical plan (IN only)
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Disability and Life Insurance
    • 401k plan with an annual discretionary match
    • Wellness Benefits
    • On-site Fitness Center access (IN only)
    • Health Clinic for employee use (IN only)
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits

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