2nd Chair Product Engineer

Brinkley RV • Goshen, IN

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About The Position

Brinkley RV, a trailblazer in the RV industry, is seeking a 2nd Chair Engineer to join our team. The 2nd Chair Engineer will work within a dynamic engineering group to meet project goals and timelines. This position is responsible for supporting the lead product engineer & engineering 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. Functions include but may not be limited to:

Requirements

• 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
• Read, understand, follow mechanical drawings
• Creative mind set
• High school diploma and/or related associates degree in engineering or specific discipline with work experience.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Adobe.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and prints in a manufacturing or service related environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• 4 year degree in related engineering field
• Manufacturing/industry experience is a plus.
• Experience working with multiple discipline projects requiring FEA modeling.
• Documented organizational skills, communication proficiency, initiative, thoroughness, and time management as related to balancing multiple project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 other engineers 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 lead engineers 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 in a manufacturing environment
• Ensure 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 direct supervisor

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED