Marine Seating Development Specialist - Marine Components

Malibu Boats, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats, Inc. seeks a Marine Seating Development Specialist to support design, prototyping, and launch of marine seating and upholstery products. You will develop upholstery patterns, foam designs, prototypes, and manufacturing documentation to move concepts into production.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure patterns and components are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet quality standards while maintaining CAD drawings and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Experience developing upholstery patterns, sewn products, or related products.
• Strong understanding of upholstery construction methods, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop upholstery patterns for marine seating systems, cushions, backrests, bolsters, and interior components.
• Create and modify patterns for vinyl, fabric, foam, backing materials, and related upholstery components.
• Design, construct, and evaluate prototype seating and upholstery assemblies for new product development projects.
• Develop foam shapes, templates, and support components that meet design, comfort, and manufacturing requirements.
• Create and maintain CAD drawings, templates, and technical documentation that support product development and manufacturing.
• Generate and maintain files used for CNC cutting equipment and pattern development processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet quality standards.
• Support new product launches through prototype development, validation, production trials, and implementation activities.
• Evaluate products for fit, finish, durability, comfort, quality, and manufacturability.
• Identify and implement improvements to seating designs, production processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Develop and maintain bills of material, engineering documentation, work instructions, and production support materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding fabrics, vinyl, foam, hardware, and other seating system components.
• Troubleshoot product, pattern, and manufacturing issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, product evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records, revisions, pattern libraries, and technical documentation.

Skills

Upholstery pattern development

Pattern development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or related education preferred

Tools

CAD software

CNC cutting systems

Nesting software

CAM processes

Job description

# Marine Seating Development Specialist - Marine ComponentsMC TN - LOUDON, TN 37774## Description## About the RoleMarine Components is seeking a skilled **Marine Seating Development Specialist** to support the design, development, prototyping, and launch of innovative marine seating and upholstery products.This position plays a critical role in transforming concepts into production-ready products by developing upholstery patterns, seating components, foam designs, prototypes, and manufacturing documentation. The ideal candidate combines hands-on upholstery and pattern development expertise with strong technical problem-solving skills and a passion for product development.Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, Suppliers, and Customers, this role helps bring high-quality marine seating solutions from concept through production.## Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Develop upholstery patterns for marine seating systems, cushions, backrests, bolsters, and interior components.* Create and modify patterns for vinyl, fabric, foam, backing materials, and related upholstery components.* Design, construct, and evaluate prototype seating and upholstery assemblies for new product development projects.* Develop foam shapes, templates, and support components that meet design, comfort, and manufacturing requirements.* Create and maintain CAD drawings, templates, and technical documentation that support product development and manufacturing.* Generate and maintain files used for CNC cutting equipment and pattern development processes.* Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet quality standards.* Support new product launches through prototype development, validation, production trials, and implementation activities.* Evaluate products for fit, finish, durability, comfort, quality, and manufacturability.* Identify and implement improvements to seating designs, production processes, and manufacturing methods.* Develop and maintain bills of material, engineering documentation, work instructions, and production support materials.* Coordinate with suppliers regarding fabrics, vinyl, foam, hardware, and other seating system components.* Troubleshoot product, pattern, and manufacturing issues and recommend effective solutions.* Participate in design reviews, product evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Maintain accurate records, revisions, pattern libraries, and technical documentation.* Perform other duties as assigned.## Qualifications### Required* High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or related education preferred.* Experience developing upholstery patterns, sewn products, soft goods, or related products.* Strong understanding of upholstery construction methods, materials, and manufacturing processes.* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production requirements.* Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.* Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams.### Preferred* Experience in marine, furniture, automotive, RV, powersports, or seating manufacturing.* Experience with CAD software and pattern development systems.* Experience with CNC cutting systems, nesting software, or CAM processes.* Experience designing or developing foam products and seating systems.* Experience supporting prototype builds and production launches.* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.* Experience working directly with suppliers and product development teams.## What Success Looks Like* Develops accurate, production-ready upholstery patterns and seating components.* Successfully supports the transition of new products from concept to production.* Consistently improves product quality, fit, finish, comfort, and manufacturability.* Maintains well-organized and accurate technical documentation.* Serves as a trusted technical resource for seating and upholstery development.## Why Join Us?* Help shape the future of marine seating and interior products.* Work on exciting new customer programs and innovative product launches.* Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and design professionals.* Make a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and business growth.**Position Type:** Full-Time **Location:** Loudon, TN