PRODUCT ENGINEER

Airxcel, Inc.; Elkhart, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 937,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Performance incentives

Job summary

Airxcel Corporate Office – Elkhart, IN is seeking a Product Engineer for a full-time role focused on product design, development and customer integration. You will collaborate with sales and R&D to deliver innovative products that meet customer requirements and drive performance across the supply chain.

The role involves proto installation support, coordination with suppliers, and monitoring KPIs to enable continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is mandatory; MBA is a plus.
• Experience designing and developing products in a manufacturing environment is expected.
• Knowledge of RV design, construction and usage is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to domestic and international locations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products to meet customers’ requirements.
• Collaborate with sales to understand customer needs and provide support.
• Work with R&D to bring new products to completion.
• Assist customers during proto installations of products.
• Coordinate with domestic suppliers and Sourcing to acquire parts.
• Monitor product performance and collect field feedback for improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

MBA

Job description

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PRODUCT ENGINEER

FULL TIME Monthly Salary Elhart, IN, US

Job Description: Product Engineer

Job Title:

Location:

Airxcel Corporate Office – Elkhart, IN

Reports To:

Vice President, Sourcing

Department:

Sourcing

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Travel:

Up to 25% travel to domestic and international travel

Position Summary:

The Product Engineer is a multi-faceted position that allows the individual to work in several areas of the company from product design and product development along with testing and customer integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new products to meet customers’ technical requirements and needs.
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support.
• Work with Research and Development group to bring new products to completion.
• Work with customers on proto install of products.
• Work with domestic suppliers and Sourcing group to acquire product.
• Verify all systems perform to requested standards.
• Notifies supervisor of issues as necessary.
• Collects and maintains documentation on products.
• Follows all safety rules.
• Maintain an organized workspace.
• Performs other duties as requested to full accountability.
• Monitor product performance in the field and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Track KPIs such as adoption rates, customer satisfaction, and return rates.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of product design and development experience in the RV industry or adjacent markets.
• Deep understanding of RV design, construction and use.
• Proven success in launching and managing technical products in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, especially within teams and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and Hydraulic design background.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency within tight deadlines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to lift, operate equipment, use scanner, phone and computer. The employee may be required to lift/move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and may access a variety of spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, bending, stooping and reaching.

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including performance incentives and executive benefits.

EEO Statement:

All divisions of Airxcel provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Why Join Airxcel?

• Be part of a company that powers adventure and comfort for RV enthusiasts across North America.
• Work with a passionate team committed to innovation, unparallelled service, product expertise and committed partnerships.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the Airxcel family of companies.