Newmar Corporation · 4 days ago
Director, Engineering
Nappanee, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNewmar Corporation, based in Nappanee, IN, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead functional teams responsible for the design and development of various systems. This role ensures technical excellence and drives innovation and product quality from concept to production.
AutomotiveEnergyRecreational Vehicles
Responsibilities
Leads the discovery, development, and evaluation of new product ideas, enhancements, and converts findings into useable and marketable products
Collaborates and consults with other functions of the business and enterprise engineering teams in developing detailed plans for new designs and products
Consults and collaborates with other functional business leaders to create long-range operating and manufacturing goals specific to the needs of the business
Establishes an organizational structure with clear roles and responsibilities which focuses the engineering team on their priorities
Communicates the engineering vision, objectives, strategies and priorities to the engineering team and key business unit leaders
Hires, coaches, and develops engineering talent to cultivate a high-performing team focused on delivering the objectives of the business
Drives a strong culture of delivering on-time, on-budget projects that meet quality standards
Reviews and anticipates the future department’s technology needs
Champion adoption of emerging technologies such as lightweight materials, smart interiors, EV architectures, and connected vehicle systems
Drive continuous improvement through design for manufacturability (DFM), design for serviceability (DFS), and cost optimization
Other responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10+ years of experience in vehicle engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role
Deep understanding of vehicle systems and lifecycle development in automotive, truck, or RV industries
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and homologation processes
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with supplier management and global engineering collaboration
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or MBA
Experience with CAD/CAE tools, PLM systems NX/Team Center
Company
Newmar Corporation
Builders of luxury Class A, Super C and Compact C motor coaches since 1968. Step inside and see The Difference.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-09-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Joseph Shoemaker
Chief Financial Officer
Chelsea Kreigh
HR Business Partner
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