Senior Marine Engineer - Design Lead & Vendor Liaison

AMERICAN NAUTICAL MANUFACTURING COM; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

American Nautical Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to coordinate design, engineering, and production of new boat models in Zephyrhills, Florida, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Marine Engineering or related field, 5+ years in marine manufacturing, and strong CAD skills. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years’ experience in the marine/boat manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of fiberglass/composite construction and marine propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with ABYC and ISO standards.
• Hands-on problem solver with solid project management and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, engineering, and production of new boat models under the direction of new owners.
• Develop suggestive systems for propulsion, fuel, plumbing, electrical, and onboard mechanical components.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and engineering firms as well as our internal departments in lamination, assembly, and electrical to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee structural integrity and hydrodynamic performance.
• Support prototyping, testing, and refinement of new products.
• Ensure all work meets ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council), NMMA, and Coast Guard compliance standards.

Skills

Marine engineering experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

AutoCAD

Job description

American Nautical Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to coordinate design, engineering, and production of new boat models in Zephyrhills, Florida, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Marine Engineering or related field, 5+ years in marine manufacturing, and strong CAD skills. This full-time role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.