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.

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.

Job Description Summary:

This position will use CAD equipment as a tool to design products for the auto industry including doing layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches & diagrams. Details will include all views and dimensions necessary to manufacture products. This position will create and maintain copies of drawings and information in our product database. In addition, this position will need a solid understanding of design & drafting techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology. This position will have direct reports and reports directly to the Towing Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Determine best design approach with regards to economic, manufacturing, function and durability considerations
• Analyze blue prints, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for products, projects or services proposed and current customers
• Review and assess factors that affect decisions, including the identification and selection of special characteristics, such as manufacturing, economics, ease of assembly (DFMA) serviceability, material selection, fits, tolerances (GD&T), tolerance stack up analysis, product use and cost
• Assist with guiding and training new associates
• Work directly with our OE customer, preparing detailed documentation including DVP, DFMEA and an thorough understanding of the PPAP process
• Develop designs using computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software (Inventor)
• Create and revise production drawings (detail and assembly drawings)
• Make final sketch of proposed drawing, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structures or project
• Sketch rough layout of machine and compute angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages, and location of holes
• Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings
• Draft detailed multi-view drawings of machine and products
• Create DXF files with layers as used in writing CNC programs
• Draw finished designs from sketches
• Update drafting and engineering standards
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining an organized file system for production drawings
• Communicate with Tooling, QA, Engineering, and Manufacturing regarding new and revised prints
• Assist in creating and drafting building materials layout
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Results, Action Oriented
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Time Management

Requirements:

• Work Experience: 5 years of experience in related field
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent engineering field
• Computer Skills: Advanced skill level in CAD software, AutoCAD version 2000 or higher; experience working within Inventor, CATIA V5, Ansys and/or Altair HyperWorks; knowledge of FEA software including static and fatigue analysis; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Organization Skills: Ability to maintain clean and organized work space; ability to organize and coordinate long-range, highly complex projects
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work and handle multiple job assignments; ability to work with and communicate with other departments including Tooling, QA, Engineering and Manufacturing
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate within a team setting; ability to maintain a professional & pleasant demeanor
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to analyze information to solve complex problems; ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy; ability to sit/stand for long period's daily, position will requires some lifting when doing mock installations on vehicles
• Physical Environment: Normal office work setting with limited work in the plant during mock installations

Preferred Requirements:

• Work Experience: 7 years of hands-on industry experience including metal processing knowledge; automotive manufacturing industry experience
• Education: MBA in Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

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, 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.

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, 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.