Job Description

The Product Design Engineer’s primary responsibility is to lead the design process of Boats Accessory components and systems from concept to production to achieve the product objectives within a specified time.

• Design, prototype and test new parts and accessories by working with test technicians on projects for design validation including.
• Work very closely with Industrial designers to keep concepts in line with boats design.
• Strong CAD capability is needed for Part, ASM, Configurations, Prints, PDM Vault. (SolidWorks ideally)
• Cross functionally work with Production, Purchasing, BOMs, Warranty and Parts Dept..
• Lab testing-field testing to make sure all products meet our quality requirement.
• Talking to vendors and pushing to get the project across the finish line in a timely manner.
• Work with Marketing to provide necessary information for websites, brochures, documentation.
• Assist with current production problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Write ECR and follow until implemented
• Create and updates B.O.M.
• Follow up on Continuous Improvement Projects and our Quality Feed Back Loop

Qualifications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Compliance ensuring we are meeting NMMA / ABYC on new concepts.
• Testing new ideas to improve performance or to fix issues with clear documentation.
• Working with production and quality teams to implement new accessories into production.
• Creating updated vector drawings for the new owner’s manual. Involves taking 3D models, adding necessary information, converting to 2D for profile and top views, and adding 2D images.
• Parts gathering and fit verification. Adjusting parts as needed and creating documents for assembly and BOM’s
• Gather all hardware information to complete the BOM.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in engineering or Industrial design degree
• Marine experience is a plus
• Knowledge of material and processes used in boat building is a plus
• Required-experience with a 3-D CAD modeling package Solidworks preferred
• GD&T, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups.
• Positive attitude with a customer focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good strategic vision and business knowledge.
• High level of people skills, able to work in a team environment.