Design Engineer

Jayco Family; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSAs and FSAs

Vision insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

401k plan with discretionary match

On-site Fitness Center access

Health Clinic for employee use

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Jayco is seeking a Design Engineer to design RV products in a timely manner, ensuring marketability, manufacturability and Jayco quality standards.

You will develop floor plans, evaluate new products, document designs and communicate design changes internally and externally.

A BS in Engineering with 1–3 years RV experience or 5–8 years in engineering roles is preferred; proficiency with Autodesk Inventor (or SolidWorks/Catia) is required. This is a full-time on-site Indiana position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology.
• RV or related engineering/design experience preferred (1–3 or 5–8 years).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design RV products and floor plans meeting engineering parameters and Jayco standards.
• Participate in projects on new products, features and change requests.
• Document designs to support manufacturing and administration.
• Communicate new designs and changes across internal and external teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in cost, quality and manufacturability.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

RV experience 1–3 years or engineering/design 5–8 years

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks / Catia

Job 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)
• Vision insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k plan with an annual discretionary match
• On-site Fitness Center access (IN only)
• Health Clinic for employee use (IN only)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits