Mechanical Design Engineer

Summary Malibu is the world’s leading towboat manufacturer and now looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their Product Development Engineering team. This position will perform mechanical engineering duties to support both New Product Engineering and Product Development in the continuous improvement of the Malibu product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the product engineering team, assume lead engineer on new product designs and continuous improvement projects; including, but not limited to interior/exterior mechanical components, and other design and mechanical systems.
• Mechanical design of parts made for CNC production, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, extrusion dies, and vacuum forming.
• Develop and maintain technical drawings and specifications for new and existing mechanical designs. Examples include, but not limited to, towers, hinges, actuators, interior components, exterior hardware, and other mechanical designs.
• Use engineering and computer design software, specifically, NX and SolidWorks. Additional use of AutoCAD.
• Support manufacturing and process engineering in integration of new products.
• Responsible for the preparation and daily management of estimates, cost reports, and project schedules for multiple projects and suppliers.
• Confer with management, production, sales, and supply chain to determine engineering feasibility, cost, customer demand, and increasing customer value through new products and product improvements.
• Provide cross-departmental support and effective communication of all areas of responsibility with a specific focus on daily manufacturing support and continuous quality improvements.
• Identifies opportunities for product improvements and re-engineers designs to enhance the form, fit, and function of current and new designs.
• Investigates system/product weaknesses to continuously improve and prevent future issues.
• Specifies system components necessary to ensure proper functionality of a product.
• Works daily to manage and coordinate multiple projects, keeping them on time and on budget.
• Works daily with outside vendors/suppliers to provide feedback for product design, areas of improvement, and testing results.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited University required

Minimum 5 yrs experience in mechanical design and product development required

Minimum 5 yrs experience in manufacturing environment

Minimum 5 yrs experience in SolidWorks, NX, Catia, or Creo required

Familiarity with production of components requiring CNC milling operation required

Familiarity with production of components requiring tool handling and material preparation preferred

Portfolio of mechanical design projects preferred

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.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following 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.