Product Engineer
Company: Cavco
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Description ABOUT THE ROLE The engineering group designs,
creates and validates the technical engineering specifications
necessary to guide our production teams to manufacture quality
industry leading homes and components for our customers in
accordance with industry practices as well as federal, state, and
local requirements. The Product Engineer develops the structural
designs and details for Cavco products in accordance with a variety
of codes and engineering standards. This role includes testing of
new assemblies and evaluation of materials to meet quality,
aesthetics, durability, and longevity expectations. He/she Works
independently on complex efforts, executing process steps,
conducting analysis, problem solving, and delivering
recommendations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Designs,
develops, or modifies products, applying engineering and building
principles. Determines feasibility of designs considering costs,
time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic
factors. Conducts engineering studies on design for products,
associated and subsystems components, and structures. Analyzes
engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical
data pertaining to design. Positions covered by this definition are
characterized by the inclusion of work that requires an
understanding of both theories and principles. Uses
computer-assisted engineering software and equipment. Analyzes data
to determine feasibility of product proposal. Analyzes product or
equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine
designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or
processing facilities and methods. Analyzes engineering proposals,
process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to
industrial machinery and equipment design. Prepares or directs
preparations of product or system layout and detailed drawings and
schematics. Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of
prototype product or system. Prevents or eliminates defects in new
or existing products. Analyzes test data and reports to determine
if design meets functional and performance specifications. Confers
with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design
modifications as required. Evaluates engineering test results for
possible application to development of products or other uses.
Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of
technological changes and developments in industry. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in related, relevant discipline
Master's preferred 2 - 4 years' experience
Keywords: Cavco, Chicago , Product Engineer, Engineering , Elkhart, Illinois
