CAD/CAM Technician - Marine Components

Malibu Boats, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats, Inc. is seeking a CAD/CAM Technician to support Marine Components with CAD/CAM modeling, production drawings, CNC data, and tooling coordination across upholstery, seating, sheet metal, and flooring.

The role involves cross-functional teamwork and rapid problem solving to ensure manufacturability and quality. You will prepare models and drawings, contribute to new product development, and work with vendors to refine designs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary drafting education plus 1–3 years drawing experience.
• Minimum 3 years drawing experience.
• Experience with Rhino, NX, nesting CAM, or CNC routing preferred
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD: 2+ years
• Upholstery patterns and marine interiors preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D and 3D CAD models, drawings, and docs for parts and assemblies.
• Self-check work for accuracy and compliance.
• Work from drawings, patterns, foam and fabric samples.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to develop new products.
• Provide CAD models and CAM/CNC data for cutting, routing, nesting.
• Troubleshoot designs and manufacturing issues; develop patterns and fixtures.
• Support upfront system design, prototype builds, and production launches.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino

NX

Nesting CAM software

CNC cutting

Upholstery patterns

Marine interiors

Sheet metal fabrication

Education

Drafting certificate or degree

Associate degree in drafting or engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino

NX

Nesting CAM software

Job description

# CAD/CAM Technician - Marine ComponentsMC TN - LOUDON, TN 37774## Description**Summary** This position will combine creative aesthetics design with practical understanding of mechanical & industrial engineering. This position may support both New Product Engineering and Product Integration in CAD/CAM modeling, production drawings, CNC and cutting data, patterns, tooling, and manufacturing support across upholstery and marine seating, sheet metal, soft-grip flooring, and other assigned product areas.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Prepare 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation for parts, components, and assemblies across upholstery/seating, sheet metal, soft-grip flooring, and other assigned product areas.* Self-check own work for completeness, accuracy, compliance to standards, fits and stack-ups.* Work from drawings, sketches, physical parts, patterns, foam and fabric samples, computer models, or scanned images.* Works daily to solve complex problems and determine best path, with a strong grasp of root cause analysis.* Works daily with multi-discipline teams to coordinate the development and implementation of new products.* Regularly Investigates system/product weaknesses to continuously improve and prevent further issues.* Regularly evaluate CAD of new system components and manufacturing data to ensure proper functionality, fit, and manufacturability.* Work with outside vendors and suppliers to provide design feedback, areas of improvement, and testing results; maintain organized CAD files, BOMs, revisions, and engineering records.* Support production by supplying CAD models and CAM/CNC data for cutting, routing, nesting, and machining; evaluate fit of upholstery patterns, seating components, sheet metal parts, and soft-grip flooring and make changes where needed.* Troubleshoot existing designs and manufacturing issues; develop patterns, templates, fixtures, and manufacturing aids; and make improvements as needed.* Support upfront system design, prototype and sample builds, integrated testing, and production launches.* Other duties may be assigned.#MalibuBoats## Qualifications**Qualifications** *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.***Education and/or Experience** * Post secondary school training in drafting (2-4 year technical certificate or degree from an accredited institution preferred) combined with 1 – 3 years of experience preparing drawings of differing scales of difficulty; or,* A minimum of three years of experience preparing drawings of differing scales of difficulty* Experience in Rhino, NX, nesting/CAM software, or CNC cutting/routing preferred* Minimum 2 years’ experience in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD required; experience with upholstery patterns, sewn products, foam, sheet metal fabrication, or marine interiors preferred**Language Skills** English required. Effective communication skills will be necessary to perform tasks.**Mathematical Skills** * Ability to compute data using standardized formulae.**Reasoning Ability** * Must maintain a strong understanding of general problem solving, logical reasoning, and root cause analysis.**Physical Demands** *The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.***Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.***Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N*1. Sits 7 hours2. Stands 2 hours3. Walks 1 hours4. Drives 0 hoursEmployee Lifts and/or Carries: *type amount of weight in each area*Maximum 50 (lbs) Frequently 25 (lbs) Occasionally 35 (lbs)Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 1. Simple Grasping - Right Frequent Left Frequent2. Pushing/Pulling - Right Frequent Left Frequent3. Fine Manipulation - Right Frequent Left FrequentEmployee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 1. Right - Frequent b. Left - FrequentEmployee is required to perform these activities: 1. Bending-At-Waist Occasional2. Squatting Occasional3. Climbing - Ladders, Stairs Occasional4. Kneeling - On Ground Occasional5. Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasional**Work Environment** *The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*Safety glasses required while in production areasOther PPE may be required based on specific projects.Typical \\_\\_8-10\\_\\_\\_ hour work days, frequent overtime required.**Competencies***To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies*:Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.