Technical Manager: Marine Manufacturing

Zodiac of North America, Inc.; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education/tuition assistance

Job summary

Zodiac Milpro in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Technical Manager to join our Marine Manufacturing team on-site. This role coordinates production support, equipment maintenance, process improvements, and technical collaboration between U.S. operations and European sites.

Key tasks include troubleshooting PLC/electrical/mechanical systems, setting RF welding parameters, CAD design work, and leading upgrades while ensuring safety and quality across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in electronics or a related field.
• Experience in a structured, fast-paced production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Rhino8.
• Understanding of ERP systems; Infor M3 (Lawson) experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the production of non-recreational inflatable watercraft and accessories.
• Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment (PLC controls, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems).
• Set and adjust RF welding parameters and establish processes for new products.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on CNC cutting tables, grinding equipment, thermal bonding equipment, and other production machinery.
• Create and modify 2D CAD files using AutoCAD LT.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Work with equipment suppliers and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain accurate RF welding procedures, parameters, tooling, and production records.
• Support quality initiatives and address product quality issues.
• Design, modify, and implement machine upgrades.
• Train team members and help coordinate daily production activities.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to maintain product standards and improve processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Safety & continuous improvement

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Two-year degree in electronics or related field

Tools

AutoCAD LT

SolidWorks

Rhino8

Infor M3 (Lawson)

Job description

Zodiac Milpro in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Technical Manager to join our Marine Manufacturing team on-site. This role coordinates production support, equipment maintenance, process improvements, and technical collaboration between U.S. operations and European sites.

Key tasks include troubleshooting PLC/electrical/mechanical systems, setting RF welding parameters, CAD design work, and leading upgrades while ensuring safety and quality across manufacturing processes.