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, propulsion, and onboard systems for premium fiberglass boats. You will liaise between leadership, production, and external vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and innovative marine solutions.

Join us in Zephyrhills, Florida, for a full-time role emphasizing hands-on project management and collaboration with engineering partners to relaunch Century Boats for its next milestone.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, engineering, and production of new boat models under new ownership.
• Develop systems for propulsion, fuel, plumbing, electrical, and onboard mechanical components.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and internal departments to ensure efficiency and safety compliance.
• Oversee structural integrity and hydrodynamic performance for new products.
• Support prototyping, testing, and refinement of new boats.
• Ensure all work meets ABYC, NMMA, and Coast Guard standards.

Skills

5+ years experience

Fiberglass/composites

Marine propulsion

CAD Software

Project management

Communication & teamwork

ABYC standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Marine/Mechanical)

ABYC certification(s)

PMP certification

Tools

CAD Software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Rhino)

Job description

American Nautical Holdings, LLC is seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to coordinate design, propulsion, and onboard systems for premium fiberglass boats. You will liaise between leadership, production, and external vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and innovative marine solutions.

Join us in Zephyrhills, Florida, for a full-time role emphasizing hands-on project management and collaboration with engineering partners to relaunch Century Boats for its next milestone.