PB Mechanical Engineer (Fabrication)

Malibu Boats, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats, Inc. is seeking a Mold Tooling Engineer to design, document, test and oversee the fabrication of mold reinforcement, jigs and fixtures that support production of our vessels.

You will develop construction tolerances, create process instructions, audit tooling, and coordinate with project teams to align procedures with design. The role includes mentoring the Product Launch Team and managing BOMs and cost estimates to keep milestones on track.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Experience guiding shop personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing issues in production area.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Compliance with AWS welding standards.
• Arc/Mig/Tig welding experience.
• Adherence to Pursuit’s safety policies, practices, regulations and hazardous material handling and storage procedures.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design and oversee production mold reinforcement and bracing.
• Design, document, construction oversight and testing of all manufacturing jigs and fixtures required for vessel assembly.
• Design, document and specification of all vendor parts required to produce production tooling.
• Develop tolerances and process controls for repeatable construction methods.
• Audit manufacturing jigs, fixtures and other tools on a regular basis to ensure proper maintenance and use in the production system.
• Create process instructions outlining proper use of jigs and fixtures as required.
• Engage with project teams to ensure jig and fixture design aligns with construction procedures.
• Develop bill of materials and associated cost estimates for jigs, fixtures and mold bracing.
• Engage with project teams to ensure construction procedures are in alignment with jig and fixture design.
• Provide direction and training to the Product Launch Team, or other necessary personnel, and implement jigs and fixtures in accordance with department schedule and milestones.
• Participate in resolution of ECN and CAR issues for production.
• Maintain department schedule to meet key milestones.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Shop supervision

Interpersonal skills

AWS Standards

Welding: Arc/Mig/Tig

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Design, document, test and oversee the fabrication of mold reinforcement, construction of assembly jigs, and development of fixtures required to support production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis, design and construction oversight of all production mold reinforcement and bracing.
• Responsible for the design, documentation, construction oversight and testing of all manufacturing jigs and fixtures required for vessel assembly.
• Responsible for the design, documentation and specification of all vendor parts required to produce production tooling.
• Develop associated construction tolerances based on fixture design and implement appropriate process controls to insure repeatable construction methods.
• Audit manufacturing jigs, fixtures and other tools on a regular basis to ensure proper maintenance and use in the production system.
• Create process instructions outlining proper use of jigs and fixtures as required.
• Engage with project teams to ensure that jig and fixture design is in alignment with other construction procedures.
• Develop bill of materials and associated cost estimates for jigs, fixtures and mold bracing.
• Engage with project teams to ensure construction procedures are in alignment with jig and fixture design.
• Responsible for providing direction and training to the Product Launch Team, or other necessary personnel, and implementing jigs and fixtures in accordance with department schedule and key milestones
• Participate in resolution of ECN and CAR issues for production.
• Maintain department schedule to meet key milestones.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in 2D and 3D drawing and CAD software.
• Must be proficient in providing direction to shop personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing issues in production area.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AWS Standards.
• Arc/Mig/Tig welding experience.
• Compliance with Pursuit’s safety policies, practices, regulations and hazardous material handling and storage procedures.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

• Sits 7 hours
• Stands 2 hours
• Walks 1 hours
• Drives 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries: Maximum: 50 (lbs) Frequently: 5 (lbs) Occasionally: 20 (lbs)

Employee Uses Hands For Repetitive Activities

• Simple Grasping: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional
• Pushing/Pulling: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional
• Fine Manipulation: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional

Employee Uses Feet For Repetitive Activities

• Right: None Left: None

Employee Is Required To Perform These Activities

• Bending At Waist: Occasional
• Squatting: Occasional
• Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Occasional
• Kneeling On Ground: Occasional
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment

Work near moving mechanical parts Vibration. Work in high; precarious places Risk of electrical shock. Fumes or airborne particles. Toxic or caustic chemicals. PPE: Safety glasses, hard hat, welding gloves, hearing protection.

Typical 10 hour work days, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.