Join Our Team: Nautique Boat Company has an outstanding career opportunity available at our boat manufacturing facility in East Orlando, FL. We are celebrating over 97 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique Boat Company is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The world’s best ski boat, the world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares.  Through our Nautique Cares initiatives, we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water but to people in need around the world.  To learn more visit www.nautique.com.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work directly with other Industrial Engineers, Production Managers, Quality Control, and Product Design and Development Teams to help streamline processes.  They are responsible to develop creative and efficient ways to make better products and improve processes.  Daily responsibility is focused on but not limited to safety, quality, manufacturing, model integration, and supporting strategic goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create mechanical designs and solutions for manufacturing requirements, including but not limited to: jigs, fixtures, tools, material handling solutions, modify equipment, carts, dollies…  
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify areas that could benefit from changes and improvements, develop creative solutions, and implement them with the production teams
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process
• Create processes and procedures to help Nautique meet strategic goals
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental meetings to ensure collaboration
• Establish an effective and efficient process flow
• Develop and implement new solutions to existing manufacturing problems
• Develop standardized design criteria across all production areas
• Define and design component specifications for mechanical systems in manufacturing
• Generate production carts, jigs, fixtures engineering models, drawings, and Bills of Material
• Play a key role in the implementation of new processes, equipment, and products.
• Evaluate and design ergonomic workstations and material handling systems.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• 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 in problem-solving
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent change, 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
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related Technical field
• 3D CAD Modeling experience, preferably SolidWorks
• Experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
• Some lean manufacturing experience
• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, decisive, good judgment, and strong operational focus.
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.

Physical Demands:

• 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 waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

WHY APPLY:

• Opportunity to take your career to the next level
• Work for a company that values people, performance and philanthropy
• Join a team that is passionate about making a difference in the world
• Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Incentive Bonus Plan

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.