What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Lippert?
Overview 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 : A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more! Fair and competitive compensation. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow. Holiday, personal and vacation days. Summary / Objective The Design Engineer can work within a dynamic group to meet project goals and timelines. The person in this position must be well organized, detail oriented, and have the flexibility to handle multiple project assignments. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions including the preparation and / or modification of the following… This position is responsible for creating R&D for all departments in the plant which includes but not limited to; Marine. 3D drawings and layouts using AutoCAD and Creo Innovate new products for evaluation by marketing, sales, engineering, manufacturing and mangement Create test plan, provide documentation & BOMs and assist with procurement of parts and supplies needed for construction of new products Plans and executes the presentation of arrangements in graphic form or in detailed scale models Plans, organizes, and coordinates workload to achieve objectives Collects, reads, interprets and sees related reference documents and drawings prepares by other disciplines, vendors or outside sources Ensures compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy and operating convenience Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings, and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality as observed in finished product audits Assist others with production issues Helps others collect or deliver design and engineering data at job sites or client offices Frequent contact and interaction with production, purchasing, and direct supervisor THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE Competencies Analyzing Information Confidentiality Quality Focus Results Driven Time Management. Organizational Skills. Supervisory Responsibility This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 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 Starting Pay range-$50,000-$70,000 annually Travel Minimal local travel. Required Education and Experience A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience(5 years experience) Proficiency in 3D CAD (preferably Creo) Ability to read and interpret documents Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form Preferred Education and Experience Manufacturing / industry experience. Industrial desgin / concept sketching experience a plus Experience working with multiple discipline projects FEA experience desirable Working knowledge of electronics and controller desirable Organizational skills, communication proficiency, initiative, thoroughness, and time management Work Authorization / Security Clearance : Must be legally authorized to work in the United States 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. Pay Group : 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, 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. Know Your Rights
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000
