Project Engineer (Saltwater Towers) - Marine Components

Location: Loudon

Summary:

This Project Engineer II position is responsible for independently managing a diverse portfolio of projects within Marine Components. The role encompasses full-cycle project leadership, hands-on mechanical design and process engineering, innovation in product and manufacturing solutions, supplier and customer management, and active support of business development initiatives to drive growth of Marine Components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage projects for a variety of products and components within Marine Components, including metal parts, towers, flooring, board racks, and other marine-related items, with potential expansion into other products and segments.

Create and execute project schedules while managing suppliers and customers to achieve milestones and track vendor progress

Develop product quotes and manufacturing plans, including potential design and management of proposed manufacturing process, tooling, and production requirements

Drive innovation by regularly contributing new ideas and solutions to technical and project challenges

Coordinate with leadership and engineering teams to develop and maintain accurate project timelines

Schedule and lead regular project review meetings, effectively communicating status and driving accountability

Manage project approvals and associated communications

Oversee prototype, pre-production, and sample builds, including scheduling, detailed build documentation, BOM creation, engineering change management, and resource coordination to ensure on-time, in spec execution

Perform responsibilities in product design engineering and process engineering, including concept development, CAD modeling, drawings, design reviews, technical reports, and adherence to GD&T standards

Perform hands on manufacturing support including programming and machine trials (ex CNC Mill/Router, Laser cutter, Sheet metal brake, etc)
Provide process engineering support through manufacturing process/method selection, routing creation, tooling/fixture design, DFMA analysis, and production optimization

Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to deliver feasible, cost-effective designs aligned with production capabilities

Demonstrate self-driven initiative, high engagement, strong executive function, effective prioritization, and proactive communication with management and internal/external customers throughout all project phases

Support project justification and business development by assisting with business cases, participating in customer-facing technical discussions, and contributing to the growth of Marine Components.

Other duties may be assigned.#Malibu Boats Competencies :
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:
Actively contributes to building a positive team spirit; consistently places team and business success above individual interests; proactively supports team members and shares knowledge to elevate overall team capability and performance.

Innovation: Demonstrates independent thinking by regularly contributing novel ideas, creative solutions, and process improvements that advance project outcomes and business objectives.

Adaptability:
Quickly adjusts to changing priorities and shifting business needs; demonstrates flexibility in reprioritizing tasks and resources while maintaining focus on key project and business objectives.

Receptivity:
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; actively gives and welcomes constructive feedback to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Engaged:
Remains physically and mentally present; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, holds self to a high standard of excellence, takes ownership of commitments, and shows strong initiative with proactive communication to team, management, and customers.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited University preferred Minimum 3-5 yrs experience or equivalent experience working as engineer/designer 7yrs+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.

Reasoning Ability
- Must maintain a strong understanding of general problem solving, logical reasoning, and root cause analysis.

Other Qualifications - CPM, PE, or other or professional certifications a plus Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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