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Marine Design Engineer - Confidential
Region Nationwide /
Industry Marine
Position ID 3017

Be a part of a small, scrappy team that is within a large corporate icon in the industry. If you have deep experience in Marine Industry engineering, including fiberglass manufacturing methods, jet propulsion, and powertrain integration this position could be right up your alley. This position will report directly to the Business Development Manager to lead the effort to get to prototype stage within the next 2-3 years and a product to go to market that will be industry-changing. Armed with 1st class Business Intelligence and supported by a corporation prioritizing new product development, this will be tough, demanding work with an eventual outcome that will be VERY COOL!
Marine Design Engineer
Our Client:
This organization is absolutely one that a Marine Industry Professional would be proud to be a part of. This extremely important confidential search precludes us from disclosing much about them to start. Candidates considered for this role will be required to sign an NDA.
The Opportunity:
Our client is in search of an experienced Marine Design Engineer. This position will be responsible for mechanical systems & design from concept to production. The candidate that fills this role will be collaborating with program architects, subject matter experts, and product management to define key deliverables and create & execute industry-leading designs.
Benefits:
- Strong Corporate Benefits Program - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401K
- Small, Scrappy Team Atmosphere
- Product discounts
- Matching charitable donations
- Scholarship Funds for children of company employees
- PG&A Discounts
- Partner discounts/Entertainment/Concert/Event ticket discounts
- Growth opportunities available
- Strong Vacation Plans
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains master CAD models and part designs
- Ensures designs meet the safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, and cost goals set forth by the platform architect
- Completes design tasks in the Product Release System and ensures their timely release
- Ensures production drawings are accurate and properly dimensioned (using GD&T) to deliver Key Product characteristics (KPCs)
- Create and maintain component specifications, DFMEA’s, and DVP&R’s
- Own and manage development plans from concept through purchasing and manufacturing ensuring the components meet specifications and build dates
- Organize and lead design reviews to ensure adequate input and involvement from all engineering and functional groups
- Determines the ideal component manufacturing method to ensure overall design, performance, and cost goals are met
- Collaborates with designers and engineers inside and outside of the marine innovation team, including engaging suppliers and external resources
- Prepares preliminary sketches, layout, and/or presentations to aid in the understanding and solutions of engineering problems
- Leads and participates in design reviews on an assigned project to ensure adequate input and involvement
- Quantify Systems performance through data acquisition and analysis of test data. Must be able to operate vehicles for the purpose of development and performance evaluation
- Analyze field problems and determine corrective actions/implement solutions
Qualifications:
- BS in Mechanical engineering or equivalent
- 6+ years of Marine product or related design engineering experience
- Significant experience with a 3-D CAD modeling package required, CREO preferred
- GD&T, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups, fit & finish
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Quick learner with a high level of ambition and drive
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a small team environment
- Ability to work with and travel to domestic and international technology partners
- Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced work environment
- Microsoft software including Excel, Project, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint