Newmar Corporation
Overview
Newmar Corporation based in Nappanee, IN is seeking a Director of Engineering to join our team. The Director of Engineering leads functional teams responsible for the design, development, and integration of interior, exterior, and electrical systems. This role ensures technical excellence and alignment with customer expectations and industry trends, driving innovation and product quality from concept to production. About Us
Newmar has been operating since 1968, delivering luxury, quality, and innovative motor coaches as part of the outdoor lifestyle experience. Newmar is part of Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle experiences under the Winnebago, Newmar, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, and Barletta brands. Responsibilities
Leads the discovery, development, and evaluation of new product ideas and enhancements, converting findings into usable and marketable products. Collaborates with other functions and enterprise engineering teams to develop detailed plans for new designs and products. Collaborates with functional business leaders to create long-range operating and manufacturing goals. Establishes an organizational structure with clear roles and responsibilities focused on engineering 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 build a high-performing team. Drives on-time, on-budget project delivery that meets quality standards. Reviews and anticipates future department technology needs. Champions adoption of emerging technologies such as lightweight materials, smart interiors, EV architectures, and connected vehicle systems. Drives continuous improvement through design for manufacturability (DFM), design for serviceability (DFS), and cost optimization. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s degree in engineering or MBA preferred. 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. Experience with CAD/CAE tools, PLM systems (NX/Teamcenter preferred). Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and homologation processes. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with supplier management and global engineering collaboration. Other
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Manufacturing
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Newmar Corporation based in Nappanee, IN is seeking a Director of Engineering to join our team. The Director of Engineering leads functional teams responsible for the design, development, and integration of interior, exterior, and electrical systems. This role ensures technical excellence and alignment with customer expectations and industry trends, driving innovation and product quality from concept to production. About Us
Newmar has been operating since 1968, delivering luxury, quality, and innovative motor coaches as part of the outdoor lifestyle experience. Newmar is part of Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle experiences under the Winnebago, Newmar, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, and Barletta brands. Responsibilities
Leads the discovery, development, and evaluation of new product ideas and enhancements, converting findings into usable and marketable products. Collaborates with other functions and enterprise engineering teams to develop detailed plans for new designs and products. Collaborates with functional business leaders to create long-range operating and manufacturing goals. Establishes an organizational structure with clear roles and responsibilities focused on engineering 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 build a high-performing team. Drives on-time, on-budget project delivery that meets quality standards. Reviews and anticipates future department technology needs. Champions adoption of emerging technologies such as lightweight materials, smart interiors, EV architectures, and connected vehicle systems. Drives continuous improvement through design for manufacturability (DFM), design for serviceability (DFS), and cost optimization. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master’s degree in engineering or MBA preferred. 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. Experience with CAD/CAE tools, PLM systems (NX/Teamcenter preferred). Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and homologation processes. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with supplier management and global engineering collaboration. Other
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Management Industries: Manufacturing
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