Design Manager jobs in Elkhart, IN

Grand Design is currently sourcing for a Quality Manager - Motorized. As a Quality Manager you will be responsible for ensuring Grand Design's product quality through inspection, testing, and reporting quality attributes along with improving performance by working with Manufacturing to discover root causes and develop corrective actions.

Our Story

Founded in 2012, Grand Design has become one of the fastest-growing RV brands in history and is consistently rated among the highest quality RV manufacturers in North America. Case in point? August 2023 was cause for celebration after Grand Design produced its 250,000th recreational vehicle. "Reaching this mark is not just a testament to the hard work and vision of our incredible team, but it is also a reflection of the trust and loyalty our customers have placed in us," (Don Clark, President and CEO).

"We strive for nothing less than customers for life." As our journey continues, Grand Design remains focused on its mission: to lead the industry in quality and innovation, while fostering a family-like connection among our team members, customers, and dealers.

That's our story and our journey. What's yours?

Grand Design RV is looking for a Quality Manager - Motorized to add to the Quality Team. If you like working in a fast-paced environment, connect with purpose, execute with excellence, and are ready to transform the road ahead, we welcome you to begin your journey by applying today!

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and implement processes designed to identify, correct, and eliminate product defects (test, inspection, RCCA/8D, work design, etc.)
• Ensure our processes and procedures are documented within our Quality Manual
• Ensure full compliance with all chassis manufacturer upfitter requirements
• Develop and motivate a strong team with bench strength by attracting and developing people
• Ensure full compliance with all FMVSS/CMVSS, DOT, NFPA, NEC build requirements
• Lead, supervise, and support online Quality Control Managers
• Determine and attain staffing levels and training requirements to achieve quality objectives
• Regularly participate in product audits
• Regularly participate in Product Development meetings
• Develop strong working relationships with Plant Managers and Product Managers
• Refine and execute effective quality performance reporting tools
• Ensure warranty reports are created and analyzed to direct appropriate efforts to minimize warranty
• Collaborate with Codes and Offline PDI to maximize the overall effectiveness of our processes

Position Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering or Technology with 5 years of related work experience preferred
• Self-starter with high integrity and a bias towards action
• Strong collaborator with a proven ability to influence and gain alignment
• Ability to lead and work independently
• Strong analytical skills along with structured problem-solving and risk mitigation tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• RV Industry or commercial vehicle knowledge or background preferred
• Chassis upfitter experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Able to spend time and work within manufacturing plants
• Able to work early and flexible hours

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.

At Grand Design, we believe ALL people are leaders and hold each other accountable to high expectations.

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.

If you are the right candidate for this position, as a Grand Design Team Member you will be eligible for the following 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.

*THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION*