Design Engineer - Lippert

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LIPPERT is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Design Engineer

Our Design Engineers are responsible for leading program level designs and prototype fabrications for Aftermarket RV and Marine design solutions. Design Engineers utilize standard CAD, engineering analyses and modeling to develop innovative solutions to customer program requirements and needs.  The design engineer is also responsible for the management and execution of design programs within the engineering department.  This includes but is not limited to, program schedule management, program budget management, overall program scope and execution.  This role also works with mentors and design engineers as part of a complete AM team to ensure program design activities, goals, and targets are completed on-time, on budget and are successful.  Key emphasis is the ability to work in a fast-paced project team to bring various RV and Marine product solutions from concept through prototyping/production for customers in the RV and Marine industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on design programs within the department; Responsible for engineering portion of program/project management (schedule, budget, action items) as well as reporting.
• Deliver Conceptual and detailed designs of RV and Marine components and assemblies.
• Responsible for executing NPD by meeting budgets, timelines and new design needs.
• Perform and review detailed finite element analysis of various components and assemblies to investigate performance to customer requirements.
• Create BOM’s and drawings and manage product development flow through stage gate and related activities in ENOVIA and or equivalent system.
• Perform and present gated design reviews with both internal staff, as well as with customers at specific times in the design lifecycle of project across sites.
• Generate solid and surface component and assembly CAD models.
• Create drawings of products using CAD.
• Develop innovative solutions to customer requirements for existing and new RV and Marine component designs.
• Convert innovation prototypes into manufacturable production ready prototypes in coordination with various plants on new designs.
• Update drawings as needed for VAVE, Supplier sourcing and manufacturing needs for commercialization/update needs.
• Work as part of a team of design and manufacturing engineering staff to bring designs from concept through prototyping and into production.
• Develop new and improve existing engineering products and processes.
• Research new product ideas and methods.
• Ensure compliance with the industry’s safety standards and requirements.
• Maintain accurate drawing, BOM and testing records.
• Ensure products are user and environment friendly.
• Write detailed reports, work instructions and SOP’s.
• Present prototypes and designs to project managers and customers.
• Utilize knowledge of engineering practices, mathematics, strengths of material and other physical science.
• Have a good working knowledge of various machines and production equipment.
• Create DXF files for use on CNC equipment.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams, working closely with Product Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain , Quality and Operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field with appropriate experience
• Previous experience as a Design Engineer or a similar role (preferred)
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor / SolidWorks; CATIA V5 is a plus
• All Microsoft Office software including Project
• 3D printer experience is a plus
• 3D laser scanning / CMM experience is a plus (FARO)
• Good understanding of safety standards and environmental impact of a design
• Ability to present in front of stakeholders and managers
• Great computational and spatial ability to solve complex problems
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work on projects demanding fast prototype/production startups
• Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees
• Experience in working with high performance teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods daily; position requires some lifting when doing installations on vehicles

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years’ experience or a similar field with appropriate experience
• Previous experience in the automotive industry with RV/ Marine or any stage gate product design experience
• Experience working with OE customers
• Experience converting OE products into appropriate After Market products
• Experience in multi site organization with evolving design and manufacturing needs

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Travel:

• Occasional travel to other design and manufacturing facilities
• Occasional travel to trade shows / seminars
• Occasional travel for customer visits

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

Why We are Different:

At LIPPERT, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Apply at careers.lippert.com!!!

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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