Engineer - Lippert

Classification:
Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range:
Engineer II – Salary

Reports to:
Engineering Manager

Date:
04/24/2023

Project Engineer – Cooling/Comfort

Who We Are:

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.

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.

Summary/Objective:

The Project Engineer is responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of product delivery related to the Cooling/Comfort product line category.  The person will plan, schedule, predict and manage technical tasks to ensure the product launches meet all specifications and timing commitments.    

Duties and Responsibilities:

With light direction, the team members responsibilities and duties include:

• Assistance in the design, development and application of new products.
• Maintenance and improvement of existing product by using engineering, technical and statistical skills
• Working intimately with the Product marketer/sales team to validate opportunities in the market
• Maintaining regular communication with the Global Product Management/Development Team to communicate product needs for the Americas region.

• Maintaining workflow process (New Product Development Process) between Hong Kong and China Engineering and USA office.
• Communicating with Engineering staff in China and Hong Kong when required (sometimes outside of normal working hours).
• Supporting internal and external technical training.
• Assessing new products for Furrion in comparison to competitive product.
• Assist as a technical resource to the warranty/customer service process.

Working Conditions:

The Project engineer will conduct most activity in the office and engineering lab space.   Some work will need to be conducted at the customer’s setting/manufacturing location. 

Qualifications:

• MS/BS degree in Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience in project delivery experience

Competencies:

• Knowledge of HVAC and/or compressor systems preferred
• Refrigeration, compressor or absorption refrigeration systems design experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to management
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in hardware and software development
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent networking and communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office including MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self-starter, motivated detail-oriented and results driven.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines and work independently.
• Strong accountability and follow-through skills
• Strong thermodynamic and analytical skills preferred
• Solidworks 3D modelling flow and/or FEA analysis experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position can involve sitting for various periods of time, and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; additional working hrs. may be necessary for task completion and supporting other team members.

Travel:

This position will require some local travel monthly to visit customers.  International travel (China/Hong Kong) may be necessary to meet with suppliers and align on project details.  Travel will not exceed 10% of the role.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• MS/BS degree in Engineering
• 2-5 years of experience in project delivery experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

AAP/EEO Statement:

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, 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.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Signatures:
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Manager____________________________________________________

HR_________________________________________________________

Team Member signature below constitutes Team Member's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.

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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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