What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer & BOM Specialist position at Forest River?
Forest River, Inc., the Nation’s largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening.
Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a highly competitive Wage and Benefit Package. We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes.
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer & BOM Specialist
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer & BOM Specialist to join our Engineering team. This role combines mechanical design responsibilities with ownership of Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering data management, and product configuration control. The ideal candidate will have experience with Autodesk Inventor, BOM structures, engineering change processes, and CAD data management. Marine, manufacturing, or product development experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and validate Bills of Material (BOMs) for new and existing products.
- Design and develop components, assemblies, and systems using Autodesk Inventor and related CAD tools.
- Create and maintain part numbers, item masters, descriptions, and engineering metadata.
- Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
- Maintain CAD file structures, revision control, and engineering documentation.
- Support Autodesk Inventor, Vault/PDM, and ERP data alignment.
- Coordinate engineering releases with Purchasing, Production, Scheduling, Inventory Control, Warranty, and Customer Service.
- Review BOM accuracy prior to release.
- Support product configuration management across brands and model-year changes.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and automation workflows.
- Assist with prototype builds and troubleshooting design-related issues.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design, product engineering, or BOM administration.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and engineering drawing standards.
- Experience working with BOM structures, part numbering systems, and engineering release processes.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Autodesk Vault, PDM, or PLM systems.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Understanding of revision control and engineering change management.
- Experience in marine, RV, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Familiarity with workflow automation tools.
- FEA experience is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on innovative marine and RV products.
- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
- Career advancement opportunities within Engineering and Product Development.
Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a highly competitive Wage and Benefit Package. We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes.