Marine Designer

Marine Designer

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Design Manager

Location: Bremerton (this position is NOT eligible for remote work, on site presence is required)

FSLA Status: Exempt

Compensation: $83- 95K per year, DOE

Shift: 5:00am-3:30pm Monday thru Thursday

Why work with us?

• Opportunity to work for an employee-owned company.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package- including Healthcare, Paid Time off, 401K and more!
• Four, ten-hour day work week
• Contribute to providing first responders and the military with tools they need to save lives

Why we need you and what you will be responsible for:

With a record high backlog of boats to build, we are seeking a dedicated, passionate Marine Designer to help us design our incredible boats efficiently and successfully for our mission-focused customers. Using your Marine Design experience, 3D CAD skills, and talent you will create functional and appealing product designs for the law enforcement, first responders, and the military for both domestic and international customers.

What you will be doing:

• Design and create 3D model customizations to existing SAFE Boats vessel platforms
• Incorporate feedback from internal and external customers into designs
• Propose design solutions to meet performance requirements
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOM's)
• Reviews and understands specifications
• Reviews, audits, and updates BOMs to synchronize with CAD data
• Provide support to other Designers preparing 3D models and documentation of vessel designs
• Research components and materials for new applications
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications to ensure conformity with standards and customer requirements
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformity with design and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Provide technical support for vessel construction
• Investigate and resolve production and quality problems, conferring with the appropriate personnel as required
• Conducts peer reviews of work to ensure accuracy prior to release to production
• Support production Team Members, answers questions and problem solves boat builds in progress
• Perform other related activities as assigned

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to navigate and be successful operating in a dynamic smaller company environment
• Strong technical ability and understanding of manufacturing systems, lean manufacturing principles, material flow systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to creatively problem solve in a complex environment
• Advanced computer skills, with a focus 3D CAD, analytical tools and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work effectively independently or on a team
• Ability to work effectively and achieve success under pressure and within deadlines
• Ability to travel as required, both domestic and international
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker

Experience & Education:

• Two to five years of applicable marine design experience
• Associate degree in design or equivalent marine industry experience
• Two years of experience in 3D CAD design and 2D drafting
• Solid Edge experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Must be a US Citizen

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing
• Listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks
• Must be able to work at heights and/or confined spaces and lift up to 40 lbs.

SAFE Boats International LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Participates in a Drug Free Business Policy, pre-employment Background checks and E-Verify. Must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.