Sr. Design Engineer

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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on design programs within the department; Responsible for program/project management (schedule, budget, action items) as well as reporting
• Conceptual and detailed designs of automotive towing components and assemblies
• Ability to perform and review detailed finite element structural analysis of towing and metallic components and assemblies to investigate performance to customer requirements
• Perform and present gated design reviews with both internal staff, as well as with customers at specific times in the design lifecycle of project
• Generate solid and surface component and assembly CAD models
• Create drawings of products using CAD
• Work as part of a team of design and manufacturing engineering staff to bring designs from concept through prototyping and into production
• Develop new and improve existing engineering products and processes
• Research new product ideas and methods
• Ensure compliance with the industry’s safety standards and requirements
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure products are user and environment friendly
• Write detailed reports, work instructions and SOP’s
• Present prototypes and designs to project managers and customers
• Utilize knowledge of engineering practices, mathematics, strengths of material and other physical science
• Have a good working knowledge of various machines and production equipment
• Create DXF files for use on CNC equipment
• Communicate with cross-functional teams, working closely with Product Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field with appropriate experience
• Previous experience as a Design Engineer or a similar role (preferred)
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor / SolidWorks; CATIA V5 is a plus
• All Microsoft Office software including Project
• 3D printer experience is a plus
• 3D laser scanning / CMM experience is a plus (FARO)
• Good understanding of safety standards and environmental impact of a design
• Able to present in front of stakeholders and managers
• Great computational and spatial ability to solve complex problems
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work on projects demanding fast prototype/production startups
• Able to work with vendors, customers and employees
• Experience leading high performance teams in a fast-paced environment
• Able to sit/stand for long periods daily; position requires some lifting when doing installations on vehicles