CAD Engineer

Description About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality. Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.

Responsible for designing products using computer-aided design software applications. Designs products, creates and tests prototypes, and oversees other CAD positions, production processes, computer-controlled (CNC) machines, and three-dimensional digitizer equipment.

• Perform engineering work related to configuring, deploying, maintaining, and upgrading CAD models.
• Design, develop, and engineer high-quality models using 3D and 2D CAD tools.
• Produce designs that meet feasibility, performance, costs, quality, safety, legislation, and timing targets.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with company design, safety, quality, environmental compliance, and procedural standards.
• Update and maintain product design files.
• Assist in improving daily processes to ensure that the CAD systems meet customer requirements.
• Determine limitations, assumptions, and solutions in the design and development of CAD models.
• Determine design specifications and parameters for CAD models.
• Aid and provide advice in the development of new products.
• Bring concept illustrations and clay models to real-scale digital data.
• Analyze 3D models for functionality and compatibility with desired specifications.
• Create visual renderings and technical drawings to be reviewed.
• Create specification drawings for prototyping and manufacturing of new products.
• Send out digital models for rapid prototyping and production tooling.
• Create full-size working static prototype models of the design concept for Production engineer/cost analysis.
• Create digital patterns, templates, and/or temporary tooling to aid new hull development.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions/choices within the functional area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with all departments within the Company.
• Ability to promote and display the highest standards of ethics and practices both internally and externally as agents for Nautique Boat Company.
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement and learning.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.

• BS degree in Engineering or relevant field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience with computer-aided design and drafting software.
• Experience with CAD software, such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in three-dimensional digital design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods.
• Experience with free-form 3D modeling.
• Experience in computer-aided manufacturing software and CNC routing.
• Experience with recreational skiing, slalom, and wakeboarding.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD Modeling experience, preferably Solid Works and NX.

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to…