Marine Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Innovation

Cobalt Boats; Neodesha (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Boats in Neodesha, KS, is seeking a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for boats and marine components. This role focuses on improving safety, quality, cost, and delivery by analyzing production methods, implementing process improvements, and supporting cross-functional teams throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing standard work, process flows, and routings; analyzing data and KPIs; leading continuous improvement;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of process/manufacturing engineering experience (marine, aerospace, automotive, or composites preferred).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with process documentation and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Optimize processes related to fiberglass layup, resin infusion, composite bonding, welding, machining, assembly, and finishing.
• Develop standard work instructions, process flow diagrams, and manufacturing routings.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production teams.
• Troubleshoot process issues impacting quality, throughput, or safety.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-ups.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to improve line balance and labor efficiency.
• Ensure processes meet quality standards, marine regulations, and customer specifications.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and non-conformances.
• Support audits and compliance with ISO, ABYC, and applicable marine standards.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material waste, cycle time, and rework.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through process improvements and material optimization.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to drive informed decisions.
• Specify, evaluate, and support manufacturing equipment, tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with maintenance and vendors on equipment installation and upgrades.
• Train production personnel on new or revised processes.
• Create and maintain process documentation and manufacturing specifications.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

2–5 years experience in process/manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Cobalt Boats in Neodesha, KS, is seeking a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for boats and marine components. This role focuses on improving safety, quality, cost, and delivery by analyzing production methods, implementing process improvements, and supporting cross-functional teams throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing standard work, process flows, and routings; analyzing data and KPIs; leading continuous improvement;