Production Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create /update/organize/standardize all prints.
• Design for manufacturability.
• Participates in Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and develops standards (S.O.P.s)
• Defines and improves manufacturing processes with regards to CAD process, ease of use of prints, and process methods.
• Subject matter expert on designs/layouts/prints of trailers.

MAIN TASKS:

• Creating, updating, and maintaining prints for all models.
• Supports daily needs of manufacturing as an engineering resource.
• Take information/feedback from sales/CEO and translate to layout prints.
• Support continuous improvement events.
• Think-up/create possible new designs on cabinets, layouts, products, and technology to be added into trailers.
• Develop prints for 3D of each trailer, electrical schematics & harnesses, and plumbing schematics.
• Come up with ideas and work with production to make changes for manufacturability of trailers.
• Help drive process improvements.
• Take on direction/projects from General Mgr. and/or Owner/CEO.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science or Mechanical Engineering (Industrial could be considered also). 2-3 years of relevant experience in housing design or motorhome production/manufacturing a plus.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in CAD systems. Cabinet Vision, Turbo CAD, B_SOLID, and Solid Edge.
• Ability to read, understand and create manufacturing drawings.
• Shows evidence of good organization.
• Positive attitude willing to help where needed.
• Team player and able to work with and collaborate well with others.
• If experienced: Demonstrated ability to independently create and implement functional and cost effective processes that meet specification requirements.
• If experienced: Demonstrated and documented ability using economic factors (cost, margins, profit impact of decisions) to reduce cost of manufactured or assembled product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Spends 50% of time in office environment, 50% in shop. Exposed to possible hazards such as heavy equipment and loud noise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Spends 50% of time sitting and operating a computer or workstation. Spends 50% of time lifting, pushing, and walking. Some climbing.