About the position
The Product Engineer will work within a dynamic engineering group but is ultimately responsible for a leadership role in a dedicated product line of Brinkley RV to achieve company goals and timelines reporting to Product Management and the Director of Engineering. This position is responsible for accomplishing the vision the Product Management team & engineering product team in designing, testing, and maintaining various products, systems, and records. The person in this position must be well organized, detail oriented, creative, and have the flexibility to handle multiple project assignments at the same time.
Responsibilities
- Be a lead voice in the design, development, and when necessary testing of new products and systems
- Conduct research to gather information necessary for product development
- Assist with the selection of appropriate materials and components for product design
- Work with lead product stakeholders to evaluate and improve existing products and systems
- Perform analysis to identify potential issues or problems with product design
- Document product design activities and update necessary records
- Collaborate with company stakeholders to ensure products can be produced efficiently
- Support the implementation of new technology into products and systems
- Provide technical support to other departments, such as manufacturing or customer service, as needed
- 3D drawings and layouts using SolidWorks (SolidWorks FEA competency is a plus)
- Ensure compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy and operating convenience
- Review and check calculations, design models, drawings, and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality as observed in finished product audits
- Frequent contact and interaction with production, purchasing, and product management team
Requirements
- High school diploma and/or related associate’s degree in engineering or specific discipline
- Related experience and/or training specialized in drafting, design, and engineering practices
- Ability to read and interpret documents and prints
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
Nice-to-haves
- 4-year degree in related engineering field
- Manufacturing/industry experience is a plus
- Experience working with multiple discipline projects
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, & CAD
- SolidWorks FEA
- MasterCam, Top Solid, Lectra 2/3D
- Organizational skills, communication proficiency, initiative, thoroughness, and time management
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account options
- 401K with a discretionary match
- Paid time off
- Other Voluntary benefits (Short and Long term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness)
