Marine Seat Designer / SolidWorks

Job Description

Job Description

Marine Seat Designer / SolidWorks

Location: Fort Worth, Texas Department: Engineering Reports to: Engineering Project Manager Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Llebroc is a leading manufacturer of premium marine seating. We are seeking a Marine Seat Designer / SolidWorks Engineer to support product development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement. This role will design marine seating and soft goods, maintain accurate engineering documentation, and collaborate with customers, production, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

· Design helm chairs, cushions, upholstery components, and related seat structures for recreational boats.

· Use OEM 3D models and STEP files to develop surfaces, cushion shapes, substrates, foam, vinyl covers, and supporting structures.

· Design and modify plastic and aluminum frames to ensure proper fit, function, durability, and manufacturability.

· Create and maintain SolidWorks models, production drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), cut files, revisions, and production notes.

· Manage engineering changes, redlines, file revisions, and technical documentation.

· Ensure CAD files, ERP data, drawings, BOMs, and production information remain accurate and consistent.

· Collaborate with boat builders, production supervisors, upholstery teams, purchasing, and other departments.

· Troubleshoot design, fitment, quality, and manufacturing issues.

· Investigate warranty and quality concerns and recommend design improvements.

· Support new product development, process improvements, and engineering workflow initiatives.

· Identify opportunities to improve CAD, drawing, documentation, and manufacturing processes.

· Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

· Strong SolidWorks experience is required.

· Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent design/manufacturing experience preferred.

· Experience in a manufacturing environment required; upholstery or marine-industry experience is a strong plus.

· Working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, product revisions, and manufacturing processes.

· Experience with ERP systems and engineering change management.

· Experience with AutoCAD, ExactFlat, Gemini, CNC cutting software, or similar tools is a plus.

· Strong 3D modeling, visualization, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to interpret OEM models and translate designs into manufacturable products.

· Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

· Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to learn new products and processes.

· Ability to work in an office, warehouse, and production-floor environment.

Compensation and Benefits

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k) plan

· Paid vacation

· Full-time, on-site position

· Limited travel, with potential for additional travel as responsibilities grow

Join Llebroc’s ambitious engineering team and help design and manufacture some of the marine industry’s finest seating products.