The Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and documentation of motorhome systems and components, from concept through production release. This role owns engineering drawings, 3D models, and bills of material for new and revised designs, and works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Service to ensure designs are manufacturable, compliant, and reliable. The Design Engineer drives design improvements based on field performance, warranty trends, and production feedback, and serves as the technical authority on assigned systems throughout the product lifecycle.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design new components, assemblies, and systems using 3D CAD (Creo) in accordance with engineering standards and RVIA requirements
• Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings, models, and bills of material (BOM) for production use
• Generate and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Change Notices, ensuring proper revision control and documentation
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles to reduce production cost, installation time, and rework
• Develop and evaluate prototypes; conduct design verification and validation testing
• Perform root cause analysis on field returns, warranty claims, and production quality issues, and implement corrective design actions
• Collaborate with Production and Service technicians to resolve build and installation issues tied to design intent
• Support supplier selection and evaluation for new components, including reviewing supplier drawings and specifications
• Ensure designs comply with applicable RVIA, DOT, FMVSS, and other regulatory standards
• Maintain and organize engineering documentation, drawing archives, and CAD data
• Partner with Purchasing on part sourcing, cost targets, and lead-time considerations during design
• Other duties as needed