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Senior Product Design Engineer

Land Vehicles Americas
Elkhart, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Senior Product Design Engineer within our Product Development capability. This position reports to Director, Product Development and will work in Elkhart, IN.

About the position

The Senior Product Design Engineer in the Product Development team will play a pivotal role in the innovation, development, and enhancement of Dometic Corporation's product offerings. This position will focus on designing, testing, and refining products to meet customer needs and uphold Dometic's commitment to quality, sustainability, and performance.

Your Main Responsibilities

Product Design and Development :

  • Create, evaluate, and improve designs for new and existing products.
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using industry-standard software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
  • Ensure designs meet all applicable standards, regulations, and company quality criteria.
  • Perform engineering calculations and simulations to ensure design integrity.

Prototyping and Testing :

  • Oversee the prototyping process, including hands-on involvement in building and evaluating prototypes.
  • Conduct testing to ensure product performance, durability, and reliability meet specifications.
  • Analyze test results and implement design changes as needed.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, manufacturing, procurement and quality, to ensure alignment with customer needs and designs are production ready.
  • Support project managers in maintaining timelines and budgets.
  • Continuous Improvement :

  • Identify opportunities for product improvement and cost optimization without compromising quality.
  • Incorporate feedback from customers and stakeholders to enhance product features and usability.
  • Stay updated on emerging design trends, materials, and technologies.
  • Documentation and Compliance :

  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, BOMs, and test reports.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
  • What do we offer?

    You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Disability insurance (STD / LTD)
  • 401 (k) with company match
  • Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
  • Paid maternity / paternity leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
  • Employee discounts on our incredible products
  • Opportunities to make an impact
  • A suitable background for this role will bring demonstrated success in Product Design as well as having acquired the following qualifications and experiences.

  • Education : bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a related field.
  • Experience : extensive experience and demonstrated career progression in product design, preferably in the outdoor, recreational, or consumer goods industries.
  • To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics :

  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Passion for innovation and a customer-focused mindset.
  • Dometic's Core Values

    To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change, and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic, and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

    Dometic operates with a 4 1 policy, 4 days per week in the office and the possibility to work 1 day per week remotely. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

    Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

    Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

    Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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