Design Engineer Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Engineering

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award‑winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Who We Are:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What

You will Get:

A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
Fair and competitive compensation.
Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

The Design Engineer can work within a dynamic group to meet project goals and timelines. The person in this position must be well organized, detail oriented, and have the flexibility to handle multiple project assignments.

Essential Functions

This position is responsible for creating R&D for all departments in the plant which includes but not limited to;
Bus, Rail & Marine seating and accessories.

Design new seats, options, accessories, and other products

Analyze project proposals and perform engineering studies to determine feasibility and timing

Cost estimates and bill of materials

Manage projects including coordination of resources and communication to stakeholders

Develop designs for complete seating structures and production programs

Modify existing designs for new applications and various vehicle layouts

Serve as application expert during the review of new seat designs so they can easily adapt to current and new customer vehicles

Collects, reads, interprets and sees related reference documents and drawings prepares by other disciplines, vendors or outside sources

Ensures compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy and operating convenience

Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings, and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality as observed in finished product audits

Interface with customers, sales team, vendor representatives, manufacturing engineers, and lab technicians

Evaluate existing designs and recommend opportunities for improvement

Competencies

Analyzing Information

Confidentiality

Quality Focus

Results Driven

Time Management.

Organizational Skills.

Pay Range

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Freedman by Lippert determines pay based on several factors, including but not limited to the position being offered, education, skills, work experience, and other factors permitted by law. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

Freedman by Lippert offers Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off and Sick Time. For a more comprehensive list please see Human Resources.

EEO Statement

Freedman by Lippert is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

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