CAD/CAM Technician (Marine Seating) - Marine Components

Malibu Boats; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats is seeking a CAD-focused engineer to blend creative aesthetics with practical mechanical/industrial design across upholstery, sheet metal, seating and related product areas. You will support New Product Engineering and Product Integration using Rhino, NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and CAM data.

You will create 2D/3D models, drawings, and manufacturing data, work with cross-functional teams, and help improve patterns, fixtures, and tooling for production readiness in a marine environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD modeling for parts and assemblies.
• Experience with upholstery patterns, sheet metal, and marine interiors preferred.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD models, drawings, and docs for parts across upholstery, seating, sheet metal and more.
• Self-check for completeness and adherence to standards.
• Interpret drawings and samples to create accurate models.
• Apply root-cause analysis to solve complex design issues.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams on new product development.
• Investigate weaknesses to improve designs and prevent issues.
• Evaluate CAD data for fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with vendors to get feedback and manage CAD files and BOMs.
• Provide CAM/CNC data and test fit for production.
• Troubleshoot designs and develop fixtures and tooling.
• Support upfront design, prototyping, testing, and launches.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

2D/3D CAD modeling

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Drafting certificate/degree

3+ years drafting experience

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Rhino

NX

CAM software

CNC routing

Job 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.

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

• Sits 7 hours
• Stands 2 hours
• Walks 1 hours
• Drives 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries

Maximum 50 (lbs) Frequently 25 (lbs) Occasionally 35 (lbs)

Employee Uses Hands For Repetitive Activities

• Simple Grasping - Right Frequent Left Frequent
• Pushing/Pulling - Right Frequent Left Frequent
• Fine Manipulation - Right Frequent Left Frequent

Employee Uses Feet For Repetitive Activities

Right - Frequent b. Left - Frequent

Employee Is Required To Perform These Activities

• Bending-At-Waist Occasional
• Squatting Occasional
• Climbing - Ladders, Stairs Occasional
• Kneeling - On Ground Occasional
• Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasional

Work Environment

Safety glasses required while in production areas

Other PPE May Be Required Based On Specific Projects.

Typical __8-10___ hour work days, frequent overtime required.

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.