Senior Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Two Rivers, WI

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Marine – Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for and has oversight of the creation of all work performed by Mechanical/Piping/HVAC/Machinery discipline within the Engineering Department. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Engineering & Design, position brief includes full responsibility for all mechanical systems design and performance (pre-contract and formal project development), full vessel systems integration and planning/prototyping requirements and related 2-D/3-D Cad and BOM work along with work allocation/performance reviews of 6-8 direct reports within this group. Position also requires open minded collaborative skills to work with the (4) remaining disciplines within Engineering as well as (Hull Specific) Project Engineers/Lead Designers in a professional, functional matrix environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversight and thorough working knowledge of all system schematics and machinery arrangements in accordance with contractual and specification requirements incorporating Burger standards.
2. Basic working knowledge of ShipConstructor software used to create the 3-D structural model for all vessels.
3. Oversight and thorough working knowledge of CAD platforms including AutoCAD (2-D and 3-D) and AutoDesk Inventor used for Rapid Prototyping Piping/HVAC paths as well as the remaining (4) Engineering Disciplines platform for establishing the net space “Architectural Model”.
4. Oversight and creation of all structural and resilient mounting for machinery foundations.
5. Responsible for working w/ sub-contractors/suppliers for the development and supply of “custom” built equipment or packages in conjunction with Manufacturing/Supply Chain in regard to Make/Buy/Flex/Combination decisions.
6. Responsible for incorporating manufacturing preferences and/or limitations as required.
7. Investigate new equipment design concepts by researching components or systems and evaluating applications.
8. Oversight and thorough knowledge of specifications for mechanical equipment in accordance with contractual, engineering and manufacturing requirements.
9. Fundamental working knowledge of electrical equipment and installations.
10. Familiarity with structural properties (first principal) and its working relationship to the Mechanical/Piping/HVAC discipline.
11. Knowledge and understanding of MCA, ABS, Flag State and USCG regulations and their interpretation as applicable to all projects.
12. Work in conjunction with the Project Engineer (primary contact) for all classification documents and submittals.
13. Oversight and responsibility for all Mechanical – Piping -HVAC “Deliverable List” requirements for each project including 1) Concept and Owner Approval Drawings 2) Schedule driven Production Level Drawings and their respective content requirements 3) Material Specifications and Supply Chain tie in and handoff. Deliverable list requirements, contents and schedules as confirmed by the Project Engineer/Lead Designer.
14. Participatory responsibility in the updating of the weight monitoring program for each vessel.
15. Willingness to travel (domestic and international) on a scheduled/unscheduled basis.
16. Good working knowledge of Industry trends and design requirements as they relate to this discipline. Requires working directly with the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and the “Yacht Designer” to creatively foster solutions to potential client requests.
17. Responsible for the resource allocation of all direct reports within this discipline in engineering in concert with all schedule requirements confirmed by (Hull Specific) Project Engineer/Lead Designer.
18. Responsible for performance evaluations, coordinating time-off (PTO) and daily personnel issues of 6-8 direct reports within this discipline.

LEADERSHIP:

1. Excellent ability to lead discipline reports and foster a continuously learning environment that remains state of the art in focus yet grounded in the schedule requirements of each project.
2. Ability to make well-formed, rational decisions and demonstrate problem-solving skill within organizational policies and procedures.
3. Ability to work exceptionally well and be leader in the functional matrix environment of a custom design/build engineering group.
4. Excellent communication, organizational, and written skills.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION:

This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering.

DECISION MAKING:

Exercise administrative judgment on a regular and continuous basis and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people and quality of service within the functional area.

COMMUNICATION:

Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing positively and effectively with employees, co-workers, suppliers and vendors.

EDUCATION:

Required: B.S.E. Mechanical and/or Marine Engineering

Preferred: M.S.E. Mechanical and/or Marine Engineering or 10 years of equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:

1. Managing of direct reports experience preferred
2. Experience in design requirements and industry trends of Motor Yachts in the 75 to 150 foot range
3. Shipyard new construction, repair and refit experience
4. 2D and 3D CAD experience – AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor and ShipConstructor
5. Marine Mechanical systems thorough working knowledge
6. ABS and MCA working knowledge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time while operating a computer with occasional light lifting

GENERAL STATEMENT:

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.