Naval Architect - Hatteras Yachts

Bass Pro, LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Discounts on retail merchandise

Employee discounts on restaurants and,

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops designs and manufactures recreational watercraft and related equipment. This role guides the design of aluminum and fiberglass watercraft to meet performance goals and comply with safety and regulatory standards such as ISO, DNV, GL, ABS, ABYC, CE and USCG.

You will collaborate with WRMG New Product Development Brand Managers, engineers, and compliance staff on scantling, weight, hydrostatics, CFD/FEA-driven optimization, and verification testing to ensure robust products and

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Naval Architecture with PE license.
• 5+ years as a practicing Naval Architect in recreational marine.
• Experience with hydrostatic analysis software (Rhino/Orca3D preferred).
• Experience with CAD and FEA of marine structures (CATIA/SIMULIA preferred).
• Experience with marine composite manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail; excellent written and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistics software.

Responsibilities

• Guide design of recreational watercraft to meet performance goals and safety/regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Brand Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Compliance staff on scantling and performance.
• Provide expertise in weight analysis, hydrostatics, hull form, waterline, speed, propulsion, and stability.
• Contribute to simulation-driven design using FEA, CFD, and FSI.
• Support dealerships and customers; assist verification and validation testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. Naval Architecture + PE license

B.S. Mechanical/Marine Engineering + PE license

Tools

Rhino/Orca3D

CATIA

SIMULIA

FEA

CFD

CAD

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for helping to guide the design of recreational sport and fishing watercraft. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all watercraft designs meet performance goals and comply with applicable safety and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with WRMG New Product Development Brand Managers, Industrial Designers, Marine Engineers, and Compliance Staff to ensure proper scantling development and performance for a wide range of aluminum and fiberglass watercraft.
• In-depth knowledge of design and regulatory guidelines including: ISO, DNV, GL, ABS, ABYC, CE and USCG.
• Provide expertise in weight analysis and CG prediction, hull form development, waterline prediction, hydrostatics, speed prediction, propulsion, resistance estimates and stability analysis.
• Provide expertise in simulation driven design optimization via Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI).
• Provide expertise in raw material selection and usage in composite structural design and manufacturing operations.
• Plan and execute verification and validation testing programs through the WRMG Engineering Laboratory and outside entities.
• Provide professional support for dealerships and customers
• All Other Duties As Assigned

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Naval Architecture with current PE License in Naval Architecture.
• B.S or higher in Mechanical/Marine Engineering with relevant marine design experience and current PE License in Naval Architecture will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as practicing Naval Architect in recreational marine industry.
• Previous experience with hydrostatic analysis software (Rhino/Orca3D preferred).
• Previous experience with CAD and FEA of marine structures (CATIA/SIMULIA preferred).
• Previous experience and familiarity with marine composite manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail. Excellent written and communications skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and statistical analysis software.

Desired Qualifications

• Boating enthusiast with at least 10 years of experience owning and operating watercraft.
• Strong desire to advance the state of the art in recreational watercraft design.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10%

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

White River Marine Group