Product Engineer

Description

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.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 stake holders 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 stake holders 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)
• 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
• Frequent contact and interaction with production, purchasing, and product management team

Competency

• Practice safe work habits, follow safety guidelines and support company safety initiatives
• Organize all support material and data related to build process. Provide technical input and design ideas to engineering during new product development.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Self-starter
• Develop & lead conversations around mechanical/structural drawings
• Creative mind set 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40-50 hours per week, Monday through Friday; weekend and overnight work is not required but could be necessary based on project timelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

Brinkley RV offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company.  Compensation will vary based on experience, skill, and leadership capabilities.  We pay competitive to the market and compensate based on the value that you bring to the organization.  This position receives a comprehensive benefits package: Health Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account options, 401K with a discretionary match, Paid time off, and other Voluntary benefits (Short and Long term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness).  If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences and believe in the power of community, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• 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.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 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
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. The position requires walking and standing primarily on a level surface for extended periods.  Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, and/or lifting as much as 50 lbs. in a repetitive manner can be common.  The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where the use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.  For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and interaction traditional equipment found in a manufacturing plant environment, however, working outdoors is sometimes required.  A good relationship with a presence on the manufacturing floor is required.

Travel

Local travel between manufacturing facilities or vendors maybe expected for this position.

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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.