Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design Execution: Develop and execute structural designs from concept through prototyping to production handoff.
• Vehicle Product Development: Create mechanical designs for RV motorized, towables, and marine products, including subsystems and load-bearing structures.
• Trade Studies: Evaluate design alternatives and material selections.
• Manufacturing Technology Selection: Identify and apply appropriate manufacturing processes.
• Failure Modes Analysis: Conduct FMEA on structural solutions.
• Engineering Analysis: Perform FEA for strength and factor of safety evaluations.
• Packaging Studies: Lead chassis layout and mounting studies.
• Supplier Management: Conduct make/buy studies, identify suppliers, and serve as primary contact through design and production readiness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with subsystem owners to engineer mounting points.
• Documentation: Release design data for RFQ, prototype, and production phases.
• Testing Support: Provide input and support for system/vehicle-level testing.
• Project Management: Contribute to project management and systems engineering tasks.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record of taking vehicle-related products from concept to production.
• Experience with body structures (unibody, body-on-frame) and advanced materials.
• Knowledge of DFMA principles.
• Strong 3D CAD and Product Lifecycle Management skills.
• Background in manufacturing industry and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with project management and systems engineering methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Experience with composite materials (thermoplastics, thermosets, prepregs, honeycomb cores, rPET cores, carbon/natural/hemp/flax fibers, composite sandwich panels, bonded joints).
• Knowledge of circular materials in structural design.
• Prior vehicle engineering experience (automotive, RVs, heavy-duty equipment, trucks, buses, trailers, vans, aircraft).
• Designs that enhance quality, safety, reliability, and maintainability.

Top Skills

• Automotive Engineering
• Structural Design
• Composite Materials