Design Engineer (Fiberglass) - Malibu Boats

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

Job summary

Malibu Boats is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Product Development Engineering team in Loudon, TN. You will support New Product Engineering and Product Development through mechanical design, CFD studies, and weight optimization to improve Malibu products.

The role requires a BS degree in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in mechanical design, and proficiency with SolidWorks and NX.

Qualifications

• BSME or related ABET degree required.
• Minimum 5 yrs experience in mechanical engineering and product development.
• Minimum 5 yrs experience in SolidWorks, NX, or other 3D CAD.
• Experience in Surface modeling, NX, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Portfolio of mechanical design projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering on multiple new product designs and improvements for hull, deck, interior components.
• Perform weight studies and CFD runs for new model designs.
• Mechanical design of parts for lamination, CNC, injection molding, and vacuum forming.
• Develop and maintain technical drawings and specifications for mechanical designs.
• Use NX, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD for design work and collaboration.
• Coordinate with management, production, sales, and supply chain on feasibility and cost.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BSME

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

AutoCAD

Surface modeling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Malibu TN - LOUDON, TN 37774

Summary

Malibu is the world’s leading towboat manufacturer and now looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Product Development Engineering team. This position will perform mechanical engineering duties to support both New Product Engineering and Product Development in the continuous improvement of the Malibu product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Industrial design team, assume the lead engineering role on multiple new product designs and continuous improvements in boat interior and exterior designs; including, but not limited to hull, deck, stringer, interior components, thermoform, lamination, and other design and mechanical systems.
• Perform and evaluate weight studies and CFD runs for new model design.
• Mechanical design of parts for lamination, CNC production, injection molding, and vacuum forming.
• Develop and maintain technical mechanical drawings and specifications for new and existing mechanical designs. Examples include, but not limited to, hull, deck, stringer, interior components, exterior hardware, and other mechanical designs.
• Use engineering and computer design software, specifically surface modeling, NX, and Solidworks. Additional use of AutoCAD.
• Manage new product design and continuous improvement of Malibu and Axis boats’ mechanical designs.
• Responsible for the preparation and daily management of estimates, cost reports, and project schedules for multiple projects and suppliers.
• Confer with management, production, sales, and supply chain to determine engineering feasibility, cost, customer demand, and increasing customer value through new products and product improvements.
• Provide cross-departmental support and effective communication of all areas of responsibility with a specific focus on daily manufacturing support and continuous quality improvements.
• Regularly identify opportunities for product improvements and re-engineer designs to enhance the form, fit, and function of current and new designs.
• Regularly Investigates system/product weaknesses to continuously improve and prevent further issues.
• Regularly specifies system components necessary to ensure proper functionality of a product.
• Works daily to manage and coordinate multiple projects, keeping them on time and on budget.
• Works daily with outside vendors/suppliers to provide feedback for product design, areas of improvement, and testing results.
• 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

• BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited University required
• Minimum 5 yrs experience in mechanical engineering and product development required
• Minimum 5 yrs experience in SolidWorks, NX, or other parametric 3D CAD required
• Experience in Surface modeling, NX, and AutoCAD preferred
• Experience in manufacturing environment required
• Familiarity with production of components requiring injection molding, casting, CNC milling operation required
• Familiarity with production of components requiring tool handling and material preparation required
• Portfolio of mechanical design projects preferred

Language Skills

English required. Effective communication skills will be necessary to perform tasks.

Mathematical Skills

Will use mathematics to solve problems, up to the algebraic level.

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 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.