Product Engineer

Malibu is the world’s leading towboat manufacturer and now looking for an experienced Product 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.

• Work with a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial engineers on the development and improvement of interior and exterior mechanical products; including ballast systems, fuel systems, floors, ventilation, closeouts, interior hardware, exterior hardware, and other mechanical components.
• Develop and maintain technical mechanical drawings and specifications for new and existing mechanical designs.
• Use engineering and computer design software (NX, Solid Works, AutoCAD).
• Manage new product design and continuous improvement of Malibu and Axis boats’ mechanical designs.
• Confer with management, production, sales, and supply chain to determine engineering feasibility, cost, customer demand, and increase 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.
• Regularly identify opportunities for product improvements and re‑engineer designs to enhance the form, fit, and function of current and new designs.
• Regularly investigate system/product weaknesses to continuously improve and prevent further issues.
• Regularly specify system components necessary to ensure proper functionality of a product.
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects, keeping them on time and on budget.
• Work 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 an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years experience in mechanical engineering and product development.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Solid Works, NX, or other parametric 3D CAD.
• Experience in surface modeling using NX, AutoCAD (preferred).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with production of components requiring injection molding, casting, CNC milling (preferred).
• Familiarity with production of components requiring tool handling and material preparation.
• English language proficiency; effective communication skills.
• Mathematical skills: use mathematics to solve problems up to the algebraic level.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (e.g., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height, chemical exposure, noise). PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety glasses required while in production areas.

Typical 8-10 hour work days, frequent overtime required.

• 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.