Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical EngineerThe Senior Mechanical Engineer's primary responsibilities are in developing systems and components necessary to support the product plan. Responsible for assuring that systems adhere to standards set forth by the US Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). Responsible for assuring that boat systems perform in a safe and reliable manner throughout the expected service life of the product. Primary focus on New Product Development and PDM; supports current product, customer service, product compliance, audit personnel and production team associates. Provides technical assistance to internal departments during product installation and to resolve operational problems. Assists in the development and validation of sales material.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Develops and maintains designs in support of the product planMaintain and manage PDMMaintains service documentationAssists in training production personnel, with occasion need to answer operational questionsValidates and proposes changes to the product line with the goal of improving ease of use for the customer and reducing the cost of productionTest and troubleshoot boats on the water in a lake or river environmentAlternate sitting and standing, frequent walking and some lifting to 25 LbsAlso required to climb ladders as necessary to access boat interiorsAbility and willingness to wear PPE as requiredSkills & Knowledge:Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience usually acquired through more than 5 years of experience, developing boats / related products is a great desireAbility to tow and drive boats is a desire, but training will be involvedGood working knowledge of design and mechanical capabilities of common boat building materialsNMMA Compliance Specialist preferred, but not requiredStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsStrong analytical, negotiation & problem-solving skillsAdditional requirements include familiarity with personal computing software (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization are also requiredSelf-motivated, willingness to roll up sleeves and assist others, positive team member with ability to stay flexible