Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Grand Design RV is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer . As a Grand Design team member in this role, you will design electrical systems to ensure safety, quality, and value for our customers, associates, and vendors. The Electrical Engineer will update our base vehicle where it is ready to integrate next generation technologies and established fundamental electrical engineering practices. This position will work collaboratively with manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, product management, and the Advanced Technology Group to standardize the existing portfolio.

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

• Designs and maintains electrical schematic drawings
• Designs and maintains CAN capable wire harness assemblies, specifies electrical termination and installation components
• Analyzes, evaluates, tests, and recommends electrical appliances, components, and configurations
• Develops and trains manufacturing personnel to install, test and troubleshoot wiring and electrical devices
• Plans and implements electrical projects focused on systems and related upgrades
• Supports prototype builds to ensure designs are complete and manufacturing capable
• Other duties as assigned based on business need
• Partners and collaborates with Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Management, and Advanced Technology Group to ensure a safe and quality product

Education & Experience

• Practical application of electrical engineering science and technology
• Ability to design and maintain electrical systems including CAN communication devices
• Strong critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence / motivate people in a team based environment
• Ability to collaborate and partner with internal and external colleagues
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities
• Desire for excellence with a strong attention to detail
• Action oriented, self-starter, hands on person who delegates when appropriate
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and work in office and manufacturing environments
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, similar field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering, preferable in electrical systems
• Change Management/Facilitation experience preferred
• Experience leading projects in a team-based environment required
• 5+ years of durable goods manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficient using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools

Physical Demands

• Office sitting and standing environment
• Position may require sitting for long periods of time

Our Core Values

• G ratitude - Safely serving team members and our communities through humility and empathy to make our company, communities, and world a better place.
• R espect - Acting with integrity and transparency because believing in each other is the building block for all other relationships.
• A ccountability - Holding each other to the highest expectations in all we say and do.
• i N novation - Striving to be industry-leading with our people, processes, and products.
• D rive - 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 E qual O pportunity E mployer.