Test Engineer jobs in Elkhart, IN

At Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ CVCO), our 7000 team members are at the heart of everything we do. We design and produce quality, affordable factory-built homes. We are also a leading producer of park model RVs, vacation cabins and factory-built commercial structures. In addition to providing competitive pay and benefits, we provide opportunities for development and upward mobility, while investing in the communities we serve. Our values are our foundation. We’re constantly striving to diversify our teams to ensure we have the best and brightest talent. We’re deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where each person can contribute.

The Structural Engineer works with manufacturing centers and project engineers to facilitate the development and implementation of structural designs and details in accordance with a variety of codes and standards. This role includes design, testing of new assemblies and evaluation of materials.

Essential Functions:

• Read and interpret building codes (HUD code, IRC, IBC)
• Develop and maintain structural calculations using timber design (ASCE7, NDS)
• Prepare CAD details and drawings as necessary to maintain construction manuals and/or supplement architectural plan sets.
• Perform code research and interpretation.
• Review perspective new building products for code compliance.
• Provide architectural plan review, engineering calculations, and phone call support.
• Maintain library of construction manuals.
• Assist with troubleshooting
• Ability to travel & possibly stay overnight
• Periodically follow homes during the construction process to obtain knowledge of the manufacturing processes and provide assistance to the production team
• Work toward obtaining PE license

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structures,  from an ABET accredited university.
• EIT certification or plans to become EIT certified.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar AutoDesk product
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and projects based on assigned schedule and collaborate with facility team
• Proficient using programs such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) & Adobe Acrobat Professional & Adobe Acrobat Professional

We offer: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Match
• Generous PTO
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Life /Disability/Accidental Insurance and much more!

For more about Cavco Industries and who we are, visit www.cavcoindustries.com.

Cavco Industries is a leading builder of manufactured homes, modular homes, park model RVs, vacation cabins and commercial buildings in the United States. We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help deliver the dream of home ownership. In order to build homes for the customers we serve, we have to start at home with a workforce as diverse and empowered as our customers. To this end, we take great care to evaluate all employees and job applicants equally, based on merit, competence, and qualifications. Cavco Industries Inc. (and all its US companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/ Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States