Sr. Design Engineer
Job in
Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, 15705, USA
Listing for:
Lippert Components
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: IndianaOverview
Who We Are:
Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.
Why We are Different:
At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.
What
You will Get:
A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!Fair and competitive compensation.Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.Holiday, personal and vacation days.Summary/Objective:
The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading program level designs and prototype fabrications for Aftermarket and OE automotive design solutions. The senior design engineer utilizes standard structural analyses and modeling to develop innovative solutions to customer program requirements and needs. The senior design engineer is also responsible for the management and execution of design programs within the engineering department. This includes but is not limited to, program schedule management, program budget management, overall program scope and execution.
The senior design engineer also works with and mentors, design engineers as part of a complete team to ensure program design activities, goals, and targets are completed on-time, on budget and are successful. Key emphasis is the ability to lead a fast-paced project team to bring towing solutions from concept through prototyping/production for customers in the automotive industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:Lead engineer on design programs within the department;
Responsible for program/project management (schedule, budget, action items) as well as reportingConceptual and detailed designs of automotive towing components and assembliesAbility to perform and review detailed finite element structural analysis of towing and metallic components and assemblies to investigate performance to customer requirementsPerform and present gated design reviews with both internal staff, as well as with customers at specific times in the design lifecycle of projectGenerate solid and surface component and assembly CAD modelsCreate drawings of products using CADDevelop innovative solutions to customer requirements for towing component designsWork as part of a team of design and manufacturing engineering staff to bring designs from concept through prototyping and into productionDevelop new and improve existing engineering products and processesResearch new product ideas and methodsEnsure compliance with the industry's safety standards and requirementsMaintain accurate recordsEnsure products are user and environment friendlyWrite detailed reports, work instructions and SOP'sPresent prototypes and designs to project managers and customersUtilize knowledge of engineering practices, mathematics, strengths of material and other physical scienceHave a good working knowledge of various machines and production equipmentCreate DXF files for use on CNC equipmentCommunicate with cross-functional teams, working closely with Product Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and OperationsPerform other duties as assignedWorking Conditions:- Primarily working indoors, office environment
- Normal office work setting with some work in dedicated R&D space
Competencies:Customer FocusDecision QualityResults, Action OrientedDisplaying Technical ExpertiseTime Management/Organizational AbilityRequirements and Skills:Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field with appropriate experiencePrevious experience as a Design Engineer or a similar role (preferred)Proficient in Autodesk Inventor / Solid Works; CATIA V5 is a plusAll Microsoft Office software including Project3D printer experience is a plus3D laser scanning / CMM experience is a plus (FARO)Good understanding of safety standards and environmental impact of a designAbility to present in front of stakeholders and managersGreat computational and spatial ability to solve complex problemsExcellent oral and written communication; ability to maintain a professional and pleasant demeanorAttention to detail and accuracyAbility to work on projects demanding fast prototype/production startupsAbility to work with vendors, customers and employeesExperience leading high performance teams in a fast-paced…
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