Principal Product Development Engineer

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Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Principal Product Development Engineer within our Engineering capability. This position reports to Director, Engineering Services and will work in Elkhart, IN.

About the position

As a Principal Product Development Engineer in the Engineering team, you will be involved in designing and developing cutting-edge products that improve the lives of our customers. This position will contribute to the creation of innovative solutions in the field of mobile living. You will be at the forefront of designing and developing groundbreaking products that set new standards in the industry. Your work will not only shape the future of mobile living but also contribute to the seamless integration of technology, design, and functionality.

Your main responsibilities

Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new and innovative products, from concept to production. Lead in the design, prototyping, and testing phases.

Design and Prototyping: Utilize CAD software and prototyping tools to create detailed product designs, 3D models, and prototypes for testing and evaluation. Analyze existing product designs and propose improvements to enhance functionality, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

Testing and Validation: Lead in designing and conducting product tests to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards. Analyze test results and provide recommendations for improvements.

Documentation: Maintain detailed records of design specifications, test plans, and project progress. Prepare technical documentation, including drawings and specifications.

Cost Analysis: Lead cost analysis and feasibility studies to optimize product designs for cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Quality Assurance: Assist and support the development and implementation of quality control processes to ensure that products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Continuous Improvement: Identify and lead opportunities for process improvement and innovation, contributing to the company's culture of continuous learning and development.

Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, manufacturing, quality, and marketing, to ensure the successful launch.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.



A suitable background would be a solid experience within product development - as well as the following qualifications and experiences:



To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:



Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change, and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic, and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic operates with a hybrid policy. We see the social aspect of being in the office, meeting colleagues, having short coffee break interactions or a quick face to face meeting as key to success as we become more productive and fast paced in terms of problem solving, learning, cross functional collaboration and not the least in a way to have fun at work!

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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