Associate Product Engineer

Description

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We are on the lookout for an Associate Product Engineer to join our talented engineering team. Could this be a match?

Let's start with some questions for you:

• Do you enjoy turning engineering challenges into innovative solutions while collaborating with global teams across RV, marine, automotive, and office furniture markets?
• Would you thrive in a role where you manage engineering change requests, update CAD drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives?
• Do you want to work in an environment that values collaboration with sales, quality, purchasing, and marketing teams to ensure product integrity?
• Are you looking for a position that offers both technical challenges and the chance to make a real impact on product performance and customer satisfaction?

If yes, keep reading! Let’s start with some perks that ITC provides our team members and then we will give you some background on the role.

DISCOVER A CAREER YOU LOVE

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Medical Insurance with Priority Health (three options available)
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (two options available)
• Company Paid Life insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Generous 4% Match on 5% contribution to the 401k -- 100% vested!
• Performance Incentive Program
• Employer Sponsored Community Involvement
• Education Reimbursement, Job Enhancement Training, and LinkedIn Learning
• Pine Rest Employee Assistance Program and Calm Subscription for your family
• Birth/Adoption Leave
• ITC Pontoon Boat and RV Rental
• Well-Being Program and Education
• Voluntary Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability available

Flexibility

We understand family commitments may lead to work interruptions. At ITC, you’ll have the flexibility to take care of important family matters. Plus, we offer hybrid work opportunities for most of our office team, making it easy to find the work-life balance you’re looking for.

Amazing Culture

Our team loves working hard and having fun! With frequent small events and company wide gatherings, we understand the importance of relaxation and team building. We’re big on respect, and we ensure a workplace free of any discrimination or exclusion. ITC also teaches and uses the 5 Languages of Appreciation so we can recognize people the way that works best for them. We often hear it’s our culture that keeps people here. It’s kind of a big deal!

ABOUT THE JOB

SUMMARY

The Associate Product Engineer supports existing product designs and implements engineering changes of low to moderate complexity. This role primarily focuses on mechanical engineering, with opportunities to learn basic electrical troubleshooting. As part of a global engineering and quality team serving RV, marine, automotive, and office furniture markets, the Associate Product Engineer collaborates with sales, quality, purchasing, and marketing teams to ensure product integrity and continuous improvement.

CORE DUTIES

• Coordinate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and related documentation.
• Evaluate technical, timing, and cost implications of design changes.
• Assess impact of changes on certifications and product listings.
• Support validation plans and testing activities.
• Partner with Quality team to investigate and resolve product failures.
• Assist Project Engineers with prototype development and testing.
• Maintain project timelines and tasks within the Project Management system.
• Prepare and organize PDM documentation for ECRs.
• Update 2D/3D CAD drawings as needed.
• Collaborate with global engineering and quality teams.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as required.

ABOUT ITC

ITC is a growing, family-owned company built on thoughtful design, advanced manufacturing, and engineering excellence. Our culture is collaborative and hands-on, powered by people who care deeply about how products perform in the real world.

We partner with customers across the marine, RV, automotive, architectural, specialty vehicle, and workplace furniture industries to deliver solutions that elevate the end-user experience. Our expertise includes:

• RGB(W) lighting and intuitive control systems
• DC power and charging solutions
• Vehicle components and accessories
• Global manufacturing and distribution
• Integrated design and engineering support

Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, our team brings energy, creativity, and precision to every stage of the process, from concept to production to performance. The result is a portfolio of solutions shaped by experience, built for durability, and designed to move industries forward.

ITC is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Want more info? Visit our website to apply today.

Requirements

JOB DESIRABLES AND REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) preferred.
• Prior experience in engineering support or product development is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands are those of a typical office environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically to ITC’s Elkhart office.