Project Engineer

Malibu Boats, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats is seeking a Project Engineer I for Marine Components in Fort Pierce, FL. You will manage smaller projects, contribute to larger initiatives, and support design, manufacturing, and process improvements.

The role involves coordinating with suppliers and customers, preparing manufacturing plans, and ensuring on-time, in-spec execution while applying CAD methods and GD&T standards under guidance.

Qualifications

• Education: BSME or related degree; ABET accreditation preferred.
• English language skills required for effective communication.
• Mathematical and analytical abilities to solve engineering problems.
• Reasoning and root-cause analysis capabilities are essential.
• CPM, PE, or other professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage schedules for smaller projects and assist larger initiatives.
• Develop product quotes and manufacturing plans with process documentation.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing support including CNC and equipment testing.
• Lead and participate in project reviews and coordinate with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure design and process changes are properly documented and implemented.

Skills

Teamwork

Innovation

Adaptability

Receptivity

Engaged

Education

BSME or related degree

ABET accredited university preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MC FL - Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Summary: This Project Engineer I position is responsible for managing smaller projects and contributing to larger initiatives within Marine Components. The role involves a mix of self-directed project work, mechanical design and process engineering tasks, product and manufacturing improvements, supplier and customer coordination, and support for business development initiatives to help grow Marine Components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and execute schedules for smaller projects while assisting with schedules on larger efforts; coordinate with suppliers and customers to meet milestones and track vendor progress
• Develop product quotes and manufacturing plans for assigned projects, including design and documentation of proposed manufacturing processes, tooling, and production requirements
• Contribute new ideas and solutions to technical and project challenges to drive innovation on both individual and team efforts
• Work with leadership and engineering teams to develop and maintain accurate project timelines
• Participate in and occasionally lead regular project review meetings for assigned projects, communicating status and supporting accountability
• Manage project approvals and associated communications for smaller projects; assist on larger ones
• Oversee prototype, pre-production, and sample builds for assigned projects, including scheduling, detailed build documentation, BOM creation, engineering change management, and resource coordination to ensure on-time, in-spec execution
• Perform product design engineering and process engineering responsibilities, including concept development, CAD modeling, drawings, design reviews, technical reports, and adherence to GD&T standards (with guidance as needed on complex items)
• Provide hands‑on manufacturing support including programming and machine trials (ex. CNC Mill/Router, Laser cutter, Sheet metal brake, etc.)
• Deliver process engineering support through manufacturing process/method selection, routing creation, tooling/fixture design, DFMA analysis, and production optimization
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to deliver feasible, cost-effective designs aligned with production capabilities
• Demonstrate self‑driven initiative, high engagement, strong prioritization, and proactive communication with management and internal/external customers throughout all project phases
• Support project justification and business development by assisting with business cases, participating in customer‑facing technical discussions, and contributing to the growth of Marine Components
• Other duties may be assigned.

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Qualifications Competencies

• Teamwork: Actively contributes to building a positive team spirit; places team and business success above individual interests; supports team members and shares knowledge to elevate overall team capability and performance.
• Innovation: Demonstrates growing independent thinking by regularly contributing ideas, creative solutions, and process improvements that support project outcomes and business objectives.
• Adaptability: Quickly adjusts to changing priorities and shifting business needs; demonstrates flexibility in reprioritizing tasks and resources while maintaining focus on key project and business objectives.
• Receptivity: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; actively gives and welcomes constructive feedback to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Engaged: Remains physically and mentally present; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, holds self to a high standard of excellence, takes ownership of commitments, and shows strong initiative with proactive communication to team, management, and customers.

Qualifications

• Education: BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited University preferred Minimum 1-3 yrs experience or equivalent experience working as engineer/designer 5yrs+.
• Language Skills - English required. Effective communication skills will be necessary to perform tasks.
• Mathematical Skills - Will use mathematics to solve problems, up to the algebraic level.
• Reasoning Ability - Must maintain a strong understanding of general problem solving, logical reasoning, and root cause analysis.
• Other Qualifications - CPM, PE, or other or professional certifications a plus.

Physical Demands

• Employee Sits 4-6 hours, Stands 1-3 hours, Walks 0-2 hours, Drives 0-2 hours
• Employee Lifts and/or Carries: type amount of weight in each area Maximum 50 (lbs) Frequently 25 (lbs) Occasionally 35 (lbs)
• Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:
  • Simple Grasping - Right Frequent Left Frequent
  • Pushing/Pulling - Right Frequent Left Frequent
  • Fine Manipulation - Right Frequent Left Frequent
• Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:
  • Right - Occasional
  • Left - Occasional
• 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

• Safety glasses required while in production areas
• Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.
• Typical 8-10 hour work days, frequent overtime required.