Engineering Manager - Motorized

Grand Design RV is currently looking for an Engineering Manager - Motorized. As a Grand Design team member in this role, you will guide and train all Product and Electrical Engineers and their activities that include product designs, sub-systems integrations, and product performances. Drive close interaction with Product Management, Plant Operations, and Supply base.

Our Story

Founded in 2012, Grand Design has become one of the fastest-growing RV brands in history and is consistently rated among the highest quality RV manufacturers in North America. Case in point? August 2023 was cause for celebration after Grand Design produced its 250,000th recreational vehicle. "Reaching this mark is not just a testament to the hard work and vision of our incredible team, but it is also a reflection of the trust and loyalty our customers have placed in us," (Don Clark, President and CEO).

"We strive for nothing less than customers for life." As our journey continues, Grand Design remains focused on its mission: to lead the industry in quality and innovation, while fostering a family-like connection among our team members, customers, and dealers.

That's our story and our journey. What's yours?

If you like working in a fast-paced environment, connect with purpose, execute with excellence, and are ready to transform the road ahead, we welcome you to begin your journey by applying today!

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure the development of the floor plans under the guidance of a Product Manager which include print packs, manufacturing ability with Operations, and understanding competitive landscape.
• Accountable for overall Product releases including PCN (Product Change Notice) development and agencies requirements for Codes Submittal.
• Define roles and responsibilities of the Engineer, including capacity planning and prioritization for each platform.
• Drives engagement and team building for cross functional collaboration including skill assessments and organizational structural designs.
• Drives new product development including new designs, priorities, timing, as well as working with Advanced Product Development.
• Have a strong focus on electrical motorized projects to help prioritize, delegate, and execute critical deliverables.
• Launch and maintain a PDM system (software) to help keep the files manageable.
• Close interactions and engagements with Towable Engineering Manager to ensure consistent design mythologies and processes are maintained.
• Accountable for approving vacation time and expense reports.

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Engineering or Technology with 5 years of related work experience preferred.
• Leadership/Management experience required, minimum of 5 years.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, A3, 5Ys, etc.) preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• RV Industry or commercial vehicle knowledge or background preferred.
• Proficient using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools

Physical Demands

• Will be out in the Production floor 60-70% of the time.
• May need to lift, push, pull between 30-60 lbs.?
• On occasion, this role may be utilized to substitute in times of team member(s) absences.
• Some travel may be required, 5-10% of the time.
• Able to work early and flexible hours.

Our Core Values

• Gratitude - Safely serving team members and our communities through humility and empathy to make our company, communities, and world a better place.
• Respect - Acting with integrity and transparency because believing in each other is the building block for all other relationships.
• Accountability - Holding each other to the highest expectations in all we say and do.
• iNnovation - Striving to be industry-leading with our people, processes, and products.
• Drive - Determined to exceed the expectations of our team members, vendors, dealers, and retail customers.

At Grand Design, we believe ALL people are leaders and hold each other accountable to high expectations.

Leadership Expectations:

• Connect with Purpose
  • 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.
• Execute with Excellence
  • 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.
• Build the Future
  • 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.

If you are the right candidate for this position, as a Grand Design Team Member you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• 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.