Engineering Technician

Grand Design RV; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday and Vacation Pay

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

A leading RV manufacturer in Indiana is seeking an Engineering Technician to support product design and development. This role involves working closely with engineers, assisting with new product concepts and modifications, while also maintaining a substantial presence on the production floor. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least two years of relevant experience, and familiarity with SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with a preference for candidates with RV industry experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant engineering or technical experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in the RV industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineer with new product concepts and design modifications.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure designs meet build requirements.
• Support the preparation and documentation of Product Change Notices.

Skills

SolidWorks

Communication skills

Technical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Grand Design RV is currently sourcing an Engineering Technician to join our Team. As a Grand Design team member in this role, you will partner closely with an experienced engineer to support product design and development efforts. The position assists with new product concepts, engineering design updates, and the creation of prints. The role requires regular presence on the production floor (approximately 20% of the workday) to collaborate with the production team and review product builds.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Assist engineer with new product concepts, design modifications, and the creation of engineering drawings.
• Participate in product development by following prototype units through the production line and documenting recommended design or process changes.
• Support the preparation and documentation of Product Change Notices (PCNs).
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure designs align with build requirements.
• Adhere to all established safety protocols and procedures.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant engineering or technical experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks preferred; AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in the RV industry is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regular presence on the production floor throughout the day.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials weighing between 30 and 60 pounds as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work early hours and maintain scheduling flexibility as needed.

Our Core Values

• Gratitude - Safely serving team members and our communities through humility and empathy to make our company, communities, and world a better place.
• Respect - Acting with integrity and transparency because believing in each other is the building block for all other relationships.
• Accountability - Holding each other to the highest expectations in all we say and do.
• Innovation - Striving to be industry-leading with our people, processes, and products.
• Drive - Determined to exceed the expectations of our team members, vendors, dealers, and retail customers.

Leadership Expectations

• Connect with Purpose
  • Be inclusive; seek out different perspectives.
  • Focus on the Customer; put yourself in the customer's shoes.
  • Communicate Clearly; say what needs to be said and listen.
• Execute with Excellence
  • Explore Possibilities; ask, "What if?" and embrace new ideas.
  • Set Direction; prioritize, plan, and align; balance thinking and action.
  • Drive Results; get the right things done; work with a sense of urgency.
• Build the Future
  • Transform the Road Ahead; anticipate opportunities; seek new opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Navigate Change; be agile and flexible; take on new challenges.
  • Inspire Growth; help each other improve; commit to personal development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday and Vacation Pay

Grand Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.