Design Engineer

yamahaexternalcareersite; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skeeter Products, Inc. is seeking an engineer responsible for lamination, gelcoat, flotation foam, and mold maintenance to support the design and production of high-performance bass boats. The role emphasizes hands-on work on the shop floor, process control, and collaboration with CI Technicians.

The engineer will create schedules, evaluate materials, and help implement cost-effective manufacturing methods while ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic measuring tools on projects.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with effective prioritization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop lamination schedules for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain lamination cut sheets, stroke targets, and part weight targets.
• Know gelcoat properties, application, and equipment.
• Know flotation foam properties, application, and equipment.
• Know structural adhesives properties, application, and equipment.
• Develop, modify, and review process control details for new products or changes.
• Provide training and guidance to CI Techs on processes.
• Review Standard Work Instructions and ensure BOM accuracy.
• Support start-ups by planning equipment and fixture needs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on

Multitasking

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering

Job description

About Us:

Skeeter Products, Inc. is a leading boat manufacturing company, known for producing state-of-the-art, high-performance Bass Fishing Boats that set the standard in the boating industry. Our reputation for quality craftsmanship and innovation has made us a top choice for boating enthusiasts worldwide. We're looking for someone with a Bachelor's or Associates degree in Engineering along with knowledge of fiberglass lamination, gel coat properties, and floatation foam properties to join our dynamic team and help us continue producing world-class boats.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Engineering responsibility for Lamination, Gelcoat, Flotation foam, and Mold Maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and develop lamination schedules for new and existing product.
• Create and maintain lamination cut sheets, stroke targets, and part weight targets.
• Knowledgeable of gelcoat properties, application, and equipment.
• Knowledgeable of flotation foam properties, application, and equipment.
• Knowledgeable of structural adhesives properties, application, and equipment.
• Create, modify, and review process control details relating to new products or product design changes.
• Provide direction to CI Techs for documenting Standard Work Instructions.
• Provide technical assistance, and training for CI Techs on new or revised processes and procedures.
• Review and approve Standard Work Instructions created by CI Techs.
• Provide input to keep bills of materials updated.
• Document changes in product assembly in BOM and work instructions.
• Investigate and resolve variances to standards.
• Prepare and implement countermeasures against quality problems.
• Coordinate and facilitate new product start-ups including planning for new equipment and fixtures and developing specifications.
• Research, develop and implement new manufacturing methods and techniques to optimize manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Test cost reduction ideas to ensure no compromises are made in product/process quality, safety, or workability - develops countermeasures if necessary.
• Work with Mold Maintenance to develop new mold care techniques, stripping, sealing, and waxing.
• Create and provide engineering build standards.
• Act as liaison between Production and Engineering.
• Be hands on and willing to teach and demonstrate proper techniques shop floor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's or Associates degree in Engineering or related field. Certain combinations of formal education and work experience could be adequate.
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with the ability to effectively prioritize.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced team environment

SALARY:

$70,000 - $80,000 DOE