Job Description: Product EngineerJob Title:Product Engineer
Location:Airxcel Corporate Office - Elkhart, IN
Reports To:Vice President, Sourcing
Department:Sourcing
FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt
Travel:Up to 25% travel to domestic and international travel
Position Summary:The Product Engineer is a multi-faceted position that allows the individual to work in several areas of the company from product design and product development along with testing and customer integration.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop new products to meet customers' technical requirements and needs.
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support.
- Work with Research and Development group to bring new products to completion.
- Work with customers on proto install of products.
- Work with domestic suppliers and Sourcing group to acquire product.
- Verify all systems perform to requested standards.
- Notifies supervisor of issues as necessary.
- Collects and maintains documentation on products.
- Follows all safety rules.
- Maintain an organized workspace.
- Performs other duties as requested to full accountability.
- Monitor product performance in the field and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
- Track KPIs such as adoption rates, customer satisfaction, and return rates.
Qualifications:Required:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; MBA a plus.
- 5+ years of product design and development experience in the RV industry or adjacent markets.
- Deep understanding of RV design, construction and use.
- Proven success in launching and managing technical products in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, especially within teams and with external stakeholders.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Strong mechanical, electrical and Hydraulic design background.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency within tight deadlines.
Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to lift, operate equipment, use scanner, phone and computer. The employee may be required to lift/move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and may access a variety of spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, bending, stooping and reaching.
Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including performance incentives and executive benefits.
