PB Mechanical Engineer (Fabrication)

Malibu Boats; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats design team seeks an engineer to design, document, test and oversee molding reinforcement and jig/fixture tooling for vessel production. This role leads installation and training of fixtures, ensuring compliant processes and quality in manufacturing.

You will collaborate with project teams, approve vendor parts, and maintain schedules while supporting manufacturing improvements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in 2D and 3D drawing and CAD software.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, test and oversee the fabrication of mold reinforcement, construction of assembly jigs, and development of fixtures required to support production.
• Oversee design, documentation, construction of manufacturing jigs and fixtures for vessel assembly.
• Specify vendor parts for production tooling and develop associated BOMs and cost estimates.
• Develop tolerances and process controls to ensure repeatable construction methods.
• Audit jigs, fixtures and tools for maintenance and proper use in production.
• Create process instructions for correct jig/fixture use.
• Coordinate with project teams to align jig/fixture design with procedures.
• Provide direction and training to the Product Launch Team and implement jigs and fixtures per schedule.
• Resolve ECN and CAR issues for production and maintain department milestones.

Skills

Troubleshooting manufacturing issues

Interpersonal communication

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Reading & interpreting specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

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.