Product Development Engineer Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

Summary Malibu is the world’s leading towboat manufacturer and now looking for an experienced Product Engineer to join their Product Development Engineering team. This position will perform mechanical engineering duties to support both New Product Engineering and Product Development in the continuous improvement of the Malibu product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial engineers on the development and improvement of interior and exterior mechanical products; including, but not limited to ballast systems, fuel systems, floors, ventilation, closeouts, interior hardware, exterior hardware, and other mechanical components.
• Develop and maintain technical mechanical drawings and specifications for new and existing mechanical designs. Examples include, but not limited to ballast systems, interior components, exterior hardware, and other mechanical designs.
• Use engineering and computer design software, specifically, NX, Solidworks, and AutoCAD.
• Manage new product design and continuous improvement of Malibu and Axis boats’ mechanical designs.
• Confer with management, production, sales, and supply chain to determine engineering feasibility, cost, customer demand, and increasing customer value through new products and product improvements.
• Provide cross-departmental support and effective communication of all areas of responsibility with a specific focus on daily manufacturing support and continuous quality improvements.
• Regularly identify opportunities for product improvements and re-engineer designs to enhance the form, fit, and function of current and new designs.
• Regularly investigates system/product weaknesses to continuously improve and prevent further issues.
• Regularly specifies system components necessary to ensure proper functionality of a product.
• Works daily to manage and coordinate multiple projects, keeping them on time and on budget.
• Works daily with outside vendors/suppliers to provide feedback for product design, areas of improvement, and testing results.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications 

Education and/or Experience                                                   

BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited University required

Minimum 3 yrs experience in mechanical engineering and product development required

Minimum 3 yrs experience in SolidWorks, NX, or other parametric 3D CAD required

Experience in Surface modeling, NX, AutoCAD preferred

Experience in manufacturing environment required

Familiarity with production of components requiring injection molding, casting, CNC milling operation preferred

Familiarity with production of components requiring tool handling and material preparation required

Language Skills                                                

English required. Effective communication skills will be necessary to perform tasks.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Will use mathematics to solve problems, up to the algebraic level.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety glasses required while in production areas

Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Typical __8-10___ hour work days, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.