Associate Product Engineer
About The Position
The Associate Product Engineer supports existing product designs and implements engineering changes of low to moderate complexity. The role primarily focuses on mechanical engineering, with opportunities to learn basic electrical troubleshooting. As part of a global engineering and quality team serving RV, marine, automotive, and office furniture markets, the engineer collaborates with sales, quality, purchasing, and marketing teams to ensure product integrity and continuous improvement. ITC is a growing, family-owned company focused on thoughtful design, advanced manufacturing, and engineering excellence. It serves customers in the marine, RV, automotive, architectural, specialty vehicle, and workplace furniture industries, offering lighting and control systems, DC power and charging solutions, vehicle components and accessories, global manufacturing and distribution, and integrated design and engineering support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel periodically to ITC’s Elkhart office.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 2D/3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar.
- Prior experience in engineering support or product development.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and related documentation.
- Evaluate technical, timing, and cost implications of design changes.
- Assess the impact of changes on certifications and product listings.
- Support validation plans and testing activities.
- Partner with the Quality team to investigate and resolve product failures.
- Assist Project Engineers with prototype development and testing.
- Maintain project timelines and tasks within the Project Management system.
- Prepare and organize PDM documentation for ECRs.
- Update 2D/3D CAD drawings as needed.
- Collaborate with global engineering and quality teams.
- Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Medical insurance with three plan options.
- Dental insurance with two plan options.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- 401(k) with a 4% match on a 5% contribution; 100% vested.
- Performance Incentive Program.
- Employer-sponsored community involvement.
- Education reimbursement, job enhancement training, and LinkedIn Learning.
- Pine Rest Employee Assistance Program and Calm subscription for family.
- Birth/adoption leave.
- ITC pontoon boat and RV rental.
- Well-Being Program and education.
- Voluntary vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage available.
- Flexibility for family commitments and work interruptions.
- Hybrid work opportunities for most office team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
