Marine Product Design Engineer - Boat Accessory Innovator

Socket.dev; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead the design process for boat accessory components from concept through production. You will prototype, test, and validate parts, while aligning with industrial design to maintain aesthetic and functional integrity.

You will update BOMs and drawings, collaborate with vendors and production teams, and support continuous improvement efforts to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or industrial design required.
• Experience with three-dimensional CAD modeling, SolidWorks preferred.
• Knowledge of GD&T, FMEA and tolerance stack-ups is important.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of boat accessory components from concept to production.
• Design, prototype and test parts with technicians for validation.
• Collaborate with industrial designers to align with boat design.
• Create/update BOMs, 2D drawings from 3D models and prints.
• Coordinate with vendors to drive projects to completion.
• Assist with production issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare owner’s manuals with updated vector drawings.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T

FMEA

Dimensional tolerance

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or industrial design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead the design process for boat accessory components from concept through production. You will prototype, test, and validate parts, while aligning with industrial design to maintain aesthetic and functional integrity.

You will update BOMs and drawings, collaborate with vendors and production teams, and support continuous improvement efforts to ensure quality and timely delivery.