Process Engineer

Cool Gear International; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

401 (k) with company match

PTO

Company holidays + floating holidays

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Membership reimbursement

Employee discounts on products

Job summary

Dometic in Sparta, TN is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and implement manufacturing process solutions to improve equipment and operations. You will focus on rotational molding processes to enhance product quality, delivery timelines, and cost efficiency.

You will join a dynamic, global team and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, design validation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Industrial/MIT or similar field.
• Experience with manufacturing process development and continuous improvement.
• Familiar with DOE, GD&T, ISO and QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve process design and implement changes.
• Prepare design docs, drawings, specs and validation reports for new processes and controls.
• Participate in full development cycle from requirements to validation and support.
• Design assembly and components with 3D modeling and material selection.
• Develop project plans, coordinate activities and report status.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing experience

DOE

GD&T

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, MIT or similar field

Tools

Excel

AutoCad

SolidWorks

Job description

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Process Engineer. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will work in Sparta, TN.

About the position

As Process Engineer of the Sparta, TN team, you will be involved in developing and implementing manufacturing process solutions to improve production equipment and operations. As well as supporting continuous improvement through research, design, and optimization of rotational molding processes to enhance product quality, delivery timelines, and cost-efficiency.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for current process design improvements and then make those improvements happen
• Prepare design documentation for new processes and controls such as drawings, engineering specifications and process validation test reports.
• Participate in the full development cycle, from requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, validation, documentation and on-going support.
• Assemblyand component design including, concept generation, 3D modeling, material selection, stress analysis, etc.
• Develop project plans, coordinate activities and report on project status.
• Work in multi-function/new product development teams, including program and product management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management and production.
• Interact with customers and suppliers and representDometic Corporation.
• Assist in applications support and troubleshooting as required.
• Complete additional job dutiesas assigned.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within Engineering and Manufacturing as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, MIT or similar field of study.
• Software: Excel, AutoCad, Solidworks
• Ability to work independently; Muli-Task Oriented and Results Driven
• High standard of ethics and integrity
• Good written and oral skills
• Able to participate and/or conduct controlled experiments (DOE), analyze results, and draw conclusions
• Familiar with GD&T dimensioning and tolerancing
• A relevant combination of education and experience may also be considered.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint;and,the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Must have real world experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and a respect for difference.
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone.
• Team player comfortable in working up, down and across an organization
• Innovative thinker with both successes and defendable failures in process development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.
• Familiar with volume production processes including molding, casting, extrusions, powder metal, injection molding, precision machining sheet metal fabrication and welding.
• Proficient withSolidWorks or similar CAD system.
• Familiar with MRP systems to control engineering Bills of Materials.
• Proficient in design procedures, specifications and engineering software/simulation tools.
• Strong ability to produce reliablecost-effectivedesigns for industrial applications.
• Strong understanding of test methodology and design of experiments.
• Familiar with electronic instrumentation/sensors & test equipment.
• Familiar withsafety regulations (CSA, OSHA, CE and other regulatory requirements).
• Apply industry standards such as SAE, ASTM, ISO; familiarity with ISO9001 requirements.
• Familiarity with QFD, Design and Process FMEAs.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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