Product Design Engineer

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Design Engineer. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and will work in Sparta, TN.

About the position

As Design Engineer of the Sparta team, you will be involved in product development including design, verification, validation, launch and support of products and components used in marine sanitation applications. Develop and evaluate electromechanical systems to meet cost and functional targets.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Lead new product design/development activities
• Identify opportunities for current product design improvements, earn approval and then make those improvements happen
• Prepare design documentation for new products and components such as drawings, engineering specifications and test reports.
• Design products and components utilizing prescribed tools such as QFD, CAD, DFMA, DFMEA's in accordance with ISO
  9001 requirements and procedures.
• Perform FEA to ensure designs are stable.
• Dimension drawings in accordance with GD&T standards.
• Participate in the full development cycle, from requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, validation, documentation and on-going support.
• Assembly and component design including, concept generation, 3D modeling, material selection, stress analysis, etc.
• Hold design reviews and conduct validation tests (salt spray, lifecycle, tolerance validation).
• Manage Bill of Materials for production assemblies.
• Develop and Design test procedures to verify designs/improvements.
• Research and develop systems solutions for identified market opportunities.
• Develop project plans, coordinate activities and report on project status.
• Work in multi-function/new product development teams, including program and product management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management and production.
• Interact with customers and suppliers and represent Dometic Corporation.
• Assist in applications support and troubleshooting as required.
• Complete additional job duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and design engineering as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (other disciplines may be accepted)
• Strong experience in specifying and designing electromechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience in product performance testing and evaluation
• Strong project manager able to support multiple projects simultaneously
• GD&T experience/understanding
• Knowledge of plumbing standards (IAPMO, CSA) is an asset
• CFD & FEA knowledge considered an asset
• Proficiency in Solidworks or similar CAD software.
• Self-starter and "Can do" attitude a must!

A relevant combination of education and experience may also be considered.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including:
  Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint; and, the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Must have real world experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and a respect for difference.
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone.
• Team player comfortable in working up, down and across an organization
• Innovative thinker with both successes and defendable failures in product/technology development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.
• Familiar with volume production processes including casting, extrusions, powder metal, injection molding, precision machining sheet metal fabrication and welding.
• Proficient with Solid Works or similar CAD system.
• Familiar with MRP systems to…