Forest River, Inc., the Nation's largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening.
Job Responsibility: Oversee production and managerial duties of Coachmen RVs Chassis Division. Utilize Auto CAD and Inventor on a daily basis. Utilize Vault for CAD file storage. Create chassis stretch-related designs. Fishplate for lengthening wheelbase. Brake lines. Fuel lines. Drive lines angles. Shaft configurations (length, tube diameter, components). Create electrical harnesses. Carbon canister extensions. ABS extensions. Fuel pump / sending unit extensions. Create fixture designs.
Work with OEM (Ford, Chevy, Ram, Mercedes) on upcoming changes that affect upfit. Assist plants with any structural design-related questions. Assist plants by converting vendor 3D designs into 2D models for their use. Be main contact for Ford Pro and the Ford Pro (QVM) program. Be able to submit documentation of OEMs upon request to meet standards. Participate in audits of the facilities once a year with reps from OEMs. Manage scale maintenance. Manage the Upfiter poral for Coachmens Sprinter Division.
Qualifications: M.E. degree required. Thorough understanding of FEA is desired. Knowledge of the RV industry is a plus. Experience in Auto CAD and Inventor. Effective communication skills. Management experience a plus.
Physical Demands: • Exposure to industry accepted chemicals, and noise, dust. • Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a highly competitive Wage and Benefit Package. We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes.