Engineering Technician

Grand Design RV is currently sourcing an Engineering Technician to join our Team. As a Grand Design team member in this role, you will partner closely with an experienced engineer to support product design and development efforts. The position assists with new product concepts, engineering design updates, and the creation of prints. The role requires regular presence on the production floor (approximately 20% of the workday) to collaborate with the production team and review product builds.

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?

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Assist engineer with new product concepts, design modifications, and the creation of engineering drawings.
• Participate in product development by following prototype units through the production line and documenting recommended design or process changes.
• Support the preparation and documentation of Product Change Notices (PCNs).
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure designs align with build requirements.
• Adhere to all established safety protocols and procedures.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant engineering or technical experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks preferred; AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience in the RV industry is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regular presence on the production floor throughout the day.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials weighing between 30 and 60 pounds as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work early hours and maintain scheduling flexibility as needed.

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.