Design Engineer

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 FunctionsReasonable 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; furniture & marine.

2/3D drawings and layouts using MasterCam, Top Solid Design/Nesting, Lectra, and Solidworks

Specifications including foam, vinyl, wood and plastic

Cost estimates and bill of materials

Nesting for production floor

Develop designs for complete seating structures and production programs

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

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 DemandsThe 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; weekend and overnight work could also become necessary.

Travel

Minimal local travel.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma and/or related associates degree in engineering or specific discipline and two years’ experience; or Four years related experience and/or training specialized in drafting, design, and engineering practices; or

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

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.

Experience working with multiple discipline projects

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, MasterCam, Top Solid, Lectra 2/3D, and Solidworks

Organizational skills, communication proficiency, initiative, thoroughness, and time management

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other DutiesPlease 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.

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.

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