Design Engineer

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)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401k plan with an annual discretionary match
• Wellness benefits
• On-site fitness center access (IN only)
• Health clinic for employee use (IN only)