Advanced Product Development Specialist

Advanced Product Development Specialist

Grand Design RV is looking for an Advanced Product Development Specialist. The role validates and approves new products through advanced testing protocols to guarantee performance and fuel our innovation roadmap.

• Spearhead performance validation for new components and prototype coaches, ensuring 100% adherence to safety and road‑worthy standards.
• Develop and execute comprehensive performance test procedures (electrical, NVH, thermal, and environmental) to validate system reliability.
• Engineer non‑destructive testing (NDT) methodologies, document processes, and evaluate results to enhance product quality and compliance.
• Drive root cause investigation of field failures, analyze component failures and document corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Innovate test strategies within the Advanced Product Development group, interface with internal cross‑functional teams and external vendors to advance new components and projects.
• Select, validate, and optimize testing technologies and equipment to enhance the speed and accuracy of component approval.

• Minimum of 5+ years of related, hands‑on mechanical and electrical work experience.
• Valid state driver's license with a Chauffeur's endorsement.
• Skilled in RV hitching, towing, and maneuvering.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation and team collaboration.

• Mechanical, HVAC, or electrical certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Previous RV knowledge and hands‑on experience.
• Familiarity with industry‑related codes and safety standards.
• Previous forklift experience.

• Requires constant standing, walking, and bending.
• May need to lift, push, and pull between 30‑60 lbs.
• Some travel may be required, 5‑10% of the time.
• Able to work early and flexible hours.

• Be inclusive; seek out different perspectives.
• Focus on the customer; put yourself in the customer's shoes.
• Communicate clearly; say what needs to be said and listen.

• Explore possibilities; ask, "What if?" and embrace new ideas.
• Set direction; prioritize, plan, and align; balance thinking and action.
• Drive results; get the right things done; work with a sense of urgency.

• Transform the road ahead; anticipate opportunities; seek new opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Navigate change; be agile and flexible; take on new challenges.
• Inspire growth; help each other improve; commit to personal development.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday and vacation pay

Grand Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.