KingFisher is the fastest growing designer, builder and marketer of welded heavy-gauge sportfishing boats in North America. We build and distribute 35 models in 5 series: Offshore, Coastal, Sport, Multi-Species and River Jet through an extensive global dealer network from California to Alaska to Eastern Europe.

Our Purpose: 

Enriching peoples’ lives while spending time on the water

What We Value:

Kingfisher Boats recognizes and embraces the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all applicants must demonstrate behaviours that are reflective of our values: 

• Respect for People 
• Financial Responsibility  
• Being Accountable 
• Improving Everyday
• Community Enrichment 
• Team Players

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that may include: 

• competitive salary,
• afternoon shift premiums,
• MSP and extended benefits coverage,
• profit sharing,
• retirement saving plans,
• employee purchase plans, 
• and education and apprenticeship opportunities.

KingFisher has received the award for Canada's Best Managed Company and the Employer of Choice award from Boating Business.

For more information please visit www.kingfisherboats.com.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• New product design including requirements analysis, design, validation, documentation, implementation, and ongoing support
• Sustaining engineering support to operations

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design market leading components, subsystems, and products for the marine industry using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Prepare design documentation for new/existing components - drawings, engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and test reports
• Root cause and remedy product related production, quality, and supply issues as required
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs with a focus on utilizing the ECR/ECN process
• Analyze, develop, and implement appropriate design and/or manufacturing changes to improve the product and operational efficiency
• Create and manage Bill of Materials
• Coordinate with external suppliers to document existing and develop new products
• Develop project plans, coordinate activities and report on project status
• Assist in the development of manufacturing tools, equipment, and processes as required
• Support company annual Hi-5 goals
• Miscellaneous Product Development projects or other duties as assigned
• Practice good safety habits and works to improve safety culture; wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma
• 3-5 years related experience in a design related capacity within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with SolidWorks, PDM, and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of production processes including sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, and casting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for communication with manufacturing personnel, customers, and suppliers
• Familiar with ERP systems to control engineering Bills of Materials
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction
• Marine or in the transportation industry familiarity is an asset
• Working knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations such as ABYC, Transport Canada, and US Coast Guard is an asset

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Work Conditions

• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects may be required.
• Overtime as required.

Compentencies

• Problem Solving 
• Accountability
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Communication
• Teamwork

We thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted/shortlisted.