Engineering Director

Malibu Boats, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats, Inc. is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design and development of next-generation MBG products. This role focuses on building a strong engineering team and ensuring high-quality boats are delivered on time.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the marine industry, experience in product development, and a solid engineering background. Join us to shape the future of MBG products and be part of an engaged team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading product development from concept through production launch.
• Experience managing Engineering teams and delivering complex, high-quality products.
• Strong understanding of marine product design, performance, and real-world use.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through production launch across the MBG portfolio.
• Drive execution against defined program milestones, schedules, and deliverables.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

Marine product design understanding

Ability to drive product quality

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Marine, Ocean, Electrical, or Naval Architecture)

Job description

The Director of Engineering will lead the design and development of next‑generation MBG products while building a strong, engaged engineering team. This role is responsible for driving a focused, execution‑oriented development organization that delivers high‑quality boats to market on time and ready for production.

Maverick Boat Group is known for building top‑tier fishing boats across its portfolio of brands, including Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder, and Cobia. This role plays a key part in continuing that standard by ensuring our products reflect both strong Engineering fundamentals and a clear understanding of how customers actually use our boats on the water.

This leader will strengthen MBG’s in‑house product development capability, improve how engineering partners with production, and help raise the bar on product quality, performance, and execution.

We are looking for someone who is not just a strong engineering leader, but someone who genuinely cares about the marine industry. This role requires a real connection to boats, time on the water, and an understanding of what matters to the customer.

Top Priorities

• Lead the design and development of next‑generation MBG products
• Support production, quality, and customer service through strong engineering execution
• Build a high‑performing engineering team and culture

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through production launch across the MBG portfolio
• Drive execution against defined program milestones, schedules, and deliverables
• Balance innovation with practicality, delivering products that perform on the water and execute cleanly in production
• Provide clear direction on product development priorities based on customer use, market awareness, and business needs
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing engineering team
• Establish clear expectations, ownership, and accountability across all projects
• Assess current team capabilities and strengthen the team where needed
• Create an environment where engineers are engaged, challenged, and take pride in the products they deliver
• Ensure designs are built for manufacturability, repeatability, and quality
• Improve how engineering hands off work to production with clear documentation and stronger definition
• Work closely with operations to ensure new products are executable without unnecessary complexity
• Identify and drive improvements that reduce rework, improve efficiency, and elevate overall build quality
• Implement structured product development processes including milestone tracking and review gates
• Hold teams accountable for timelines, deliverables, and execution
• Drive urgency and remove bottlenecks within the development pipeline
• Maintain visibility into project status, risks, and key decisions
• Partner with production, quality, supply chain, and customer service to support the business
• Ensure engineering is responsive to real product issues and continuous improvement needs
• Support product launches with sales and marketing to ensure strong alignment and execution

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record leading product development from concept through production launch
• Experience managing Engineering teams and delivering complex, high‑quality products
• Strong understanding of marine product design, performance, and real‑world use
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university (Mechanical, Marine, Ocean, Electrical, or Naval Architecture)

Preferred Qualifications

• ABYC certification or strong working knowledge of marine standards
• Professional certifications such as PE, CPM, or PMP
• Passion for boating, fishing, and the marine industry

What Will Make You Stand Out

• You have a genuine connection to the marine industry and spend time on boats
• You take ownership of outcomes and hold your team accountable
• You can balance strong Engineering fundamentals with practical execution
• You build strong relationships across teams, especially with operations
• You bring energy, urgency, and a bias for action

Closing

This role is an opportunity to shape the future of MBG products and build a team that takes pride in what we put on the water. The right person for this role understands that great boats are not just designed, they are experienced.