Design Engineer

Jayco Inc; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Vision insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

401k match

On-site Fitness Center

Health Clinic

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jayco Inc. seeks an engineer to design RV products, focusing on marketable and manufacturable solutions. You will develop floor plans, participate in new product projects, and drive improvements while ensuring compliance with codes and Jayco standards.

The role requires a degree in engineering and CAD proficiency (Inventor or alternatives like SolidWorks/Catia). Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success within a multi-department environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; RV or related work experience preferred.
• 1–3 years RV or related design experience preferred, or 5–8 years in engineering/design.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software (SolidWorks, Catia).

Responsibilities

• Suggest, develop and evaluate new floor plans and products meeting engineering, codes and Jayco standards.
• Participate in engineering projects regarding new products, feature designs and change requests.
• Pursue continuous product improvement, cost reductions and manufacturability gains.
• Document engineering documents to support administration and manufacturing.
• Communicate new designs and changes internally and externally with teams.

Skills

Engineering design

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

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