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Description

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world's finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we've led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.  Beyond our boats, we're driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.

Job Description: Responsible for designing products using computer-aided design software applications. Designs products, creates and tests prototypes, and oversees other CAD positions, production processes, computer-controlled (CNC) machines, and three-dimensional digitizer equipment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering work related to configuring, deploying, maintaining, and upgrading CAD models.
• Design, develop, and engineer high-quality models using 3D and 2D CAD tools.
• Produce designs that meet feasibility, performance, costs, quality, safety, legislation, and timing targets.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in compliance with company design, safety,quality, environmental compliance, and procedural standards.
• Update and maintain product design files.
• Assist in improving daily processes to ensure that the CAD systems meet customer requirements.
• Determine limitations, assumptions, and solutions in the design and development of CAD models.
• Determine design specifications and parameters for CAD models.
• Aid and provide advice in the development of new products.
• Bring concept illustrations and clay models to real-scale digital data.
• Analyze 3D models for functionality and compatibility with desired specifications.
• Create visual renderings and technical drawings to be reviewed.
• Create specification drawings for prototyping and manufacturing of new products.
• Send out digital models for rapid prototyping and production tooling.
• Create full-size working static prototype models of the design concept for Production engineer/cost analysis.
• Create digital patterns, templates, and/or temporary tooling to aid new hull development.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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.      
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, 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.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with all departments within the Company.
• Ability to promote and display the highest standards of ethics and practices both internally and externally as agents for Nautique Boat Company.
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement and learning.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.

Requirements

Knowledge, Education, and Experience Required:

• BS degree  in Engineering or relevant field.
• 5 to 8  years of experience with computer-aided design and drafting software.
• Experience with CAD software, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in three-dimensional digital design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods.
• Experience with free-form 3D modeling.
• Experience in computer-aided manufacturing software and CNC routing.
• Experience with recreational skiing, slalom, and wakeboarding.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD Modeling experience, preferably SolidWorks and NX.

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 the 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record (subject to MVR).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Nautique Boat Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Nautique Boat Company engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.