Forest River, Inc., the Nation’s largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening.

Job Responsibility:

• Oversee production and managerial duties of Coachmen RV's Chassis Division
• Utilize Auto CAD and Inventor on a daily basis
• Utilize Vault for CAD file storage
• Create chassis stretch-related designs
  • Fishplate for lengthening wheelbase 
  • Brake lines
  • Fuel lines
  • Drive lines
    • angles
    • Shaft configurations (length, tube diameter, components)
• Create electrical harnesses
  • Carbon canister extensions
  • ABS extensions
  • Fule pump / sending unit extensions
• Create fixture designs
• Work with OEM (Ford, Chevy, Ram, Mercedes) on upcoming changes that affect upfit
• Assist plants with any structural design-related quesitons
• Assist plants by converting vendor 3D designs into 2D models for their use
• Be main contact for Ford Pro and the Ford Pro (QVM) program
  • Be able to submit documentation of OEMs upon request to meet standards 
  • Participate in audits of the facilities once a year with reps from OEMs
• Manage scale maintenance
• Manage the Upfiter poral for Coachmen's Sprinter Division

Qualifications:

• M.E. degree required
• Thorough understanding of FEA is desired
• Knowledge of the RV industry is a plus
• Experience in Auto CAD and Inventor
• Effective communication skills
• Management experience a plus

 
Physical Demands:
• Exposure to industry accepted chemicals, and noise, dust
• Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a highly competitive Wage and Benefit Package.  We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes.