Marine Engineer

AMERICAN NAUTICAL MANUFACTURING COM; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

American Nautical Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to coordinate design, propulsion, and onboard systems for premium fiberglass boats. You will liaise between leadership, production, and external vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and innovative marine solutions.

Join us in Zephyrhills, Florida, for a full-time role emphasizing hands-on project management and collaboration with engineering partners to relaunch Century Boats for its next milestone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the marine/boat manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Rhino, or equivalents).
• Strong knowledge of fiberglass/composite construction and marine propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with ABYC and ISO standards.
• Hands-on problem solver with excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, engineering, and production of new boat models under new ownership.
• Develop systems for propulsion, fuel, plumbing, electrical, and onboard mechanical components.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and internal departments to ensure efficiency and safety compliance.
• Oversee structural integrity and hydrodynamic performance for new products.
• Support prototyping, testing, and refinement of new boats.
• Ensure all work meets ABYC, NMMA, and Coast Guard standards.

Skills

5+ years experience

Fiberglass/composites

Marine propulsion

CAD Software

Project management

Communication & teamwork

ABYC standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Marine/Mechanical)

ABYC certification(s)

PMP certification

Tools

CAD Software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Rhino)

Job description

Job Description

Our company, American Nautical Holdings, LLC, recently acquired Century Boats, an iconic American Boat Brand. We are preparing to re-launch the brand for its 100th Anniversary in 2026 and have engaged superior, nationally recognized, engineering firms and consultants since our acquisition of the company this year. We are now at a point where we are in need of experienced full-time Marine Engineering on staff to coordinate, collaborate and work as the liaison between our firm and outside vendors. _ Applicants must have prior experience in Marine Engineering._

American Nautical Holdings is a private, family owned and self financed company with Century Boats as its first acquisition in the Marine Industry. We are personally invested and excited about this journey as we re-launch this incredible American Brand. As we continue planning to expand our product line of premium fiberglass boats (19ft-52ft), including Center Consoles, Dual Consoles, Sport Fishing Boats, Cruisers, and Wake Boats, we are seeking an experienced Marine Engineer and high integrity individual to join our growing team in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, engineering, and production of new boat models under the direction of new owners.
• Develop suggestive systems for propulsion, fuel, plumbing, electrical, and onboard mechanical components.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and engineering firms as well as our internal departments in lamination, assembly, and electrical to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee structural integrity and hydrodynamic performance.
• Support prototyping, testing, and refinement of new products.
• Ensure all work meets ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council), NMMA, and Coast Guard compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 5+ years’ experience in the marine or boat manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of fiberglass/composite construction and marine propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with ABYC and ISO standards.
• Hands-on problem solver with excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork ability.

Preferred Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Marine/Mechanical).
• ABYC certification(s).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person - Zephyrhills, Florida