OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:

In 1980, THOR Industries embarked on a journey to connect people with the outdoors, and families with each other. Today, we continue that journey by leading a global family of companies that make it easier and more enjoyable for families of all types to create lasting outdoor memories. With its headquarters located in Elkhart Indiana, over six operating companies centrally located in Elkhart County, Indiana, one in Ohio, and one in Alabama, as well as operations throughout Europe, THOR Industries is proud to be the largest RV manufacturer in the world. At THOR, we deploy robust efforts to attract, hire, develop, and retain the best and brightest talent in an array of professions.

This is where you come in… We are excited to add a great Lead Project Engineer to our team!

SUMMARY:

The Lead Project Engineer will develop, design, test and execute next generation of recreational vehicle manufacturing through advanced design, materials, and processes. This role will lead and manage a technical team in day-to-day engineering activities focused on the next generation of recreation vehicle manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team of technical staff in the development, design, testing, and execution of improved design focused on DFMA principles.
• Work directly with operating companies on understanding needs and requirements for design.
• Lead a team in capturing current-state data from operations to develop a baseline for comparison of operational effectiveness.
• Ensure that designs satisfy all engineering parameters, best practices, industry codes, and standards.
• Oversee the prototyping of planned product/process improvement projects.
• Perform analysis on current state and future state projections of product/process improvement projects.
• Prepare all appropriate equipment/process flow documentation for operations group to properly operate and maintain equipment.
• Work within APT team in leading contractors, consultants, and suppliers to achieve on-time and on-budget execution of projects.
• Work alongside operating companies, contractors, and suppliers with production roll-out of developed solutions.
• Effectively communicate message and priorities of project process improvement.
• Monitor, track, and project budget spend for overall project within the department.
• Lead and direct team members during hands-on prototype builds and installations.
• Lead, train, and mentor employees and other team members where appropriate.
• Undertake other duties reasonable and consistent with the position as needed.
• Travel will be necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year degree in Engineering or related degree.
• 5 to 7 years of related work experience required, ideally centered around project management within engineering.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, mathematics, physics, and statistics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with plastics and advanced materials is a must.
• Must be highly proficient with MS Office, MS Visio, MS Projects, SolidWorks/Dassault Systems, and 2D AutoCAD.
• Must have experience in utilizing lean manufacturing, six sigma, and DFMA methodologies.
• Experience in leading teams from project inception through execution is a must.
• Ability to effectively communicate results and program KPIs to appropriate stake holders.
• Ability to use basic hand tools is a must.

At THOR we are committed to:

• Inspiring an inclusive culture which embraces individual differences.
• Treating team members fairly and with respect
• Establishing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying
• Training team members to be aware of their rights and responsibilities in regard to fair treatment.
• Providing equal opportunities based on ability, performance and potential.

THOR is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact an HR Leader at (574) 970-7923, or by email at If accommodations are needed for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance.