engineer

Location: Waycross, GA
Salary: $60,000.00 USD Annually - $90,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Engineer, Product Design & Manufacturing

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineer to join their innovative team, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of exceptional recreational products. Our company is renowned for producing durable, stable, and versatile offerings, widely utilized for a range of activities from leisure pursuits to practical applications across various aquatic environments. This pivotal role contributes to every stage of the product lifecycle, encompassing conceptualization, detailed design, production optimization, and stringent quality assurance.

Our engineering team is at the forefront of product innovation, continuously pushing the boundaries of recreational design. We foster a collaborative environment focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement. We leverage cutting-edge CAD/CAM software and advanced material science to craft products that consistently surpass customer expectations for performance, safety, and longevity. Our manufacturing processes utilize composite construction, employing both hand lay-up and advanced infusion techniques to achieve superior strength-to-weight ratios and impeccable finishes.

Responsibilities

• Product Design & Development:
• Lead and contribute to the conceptualization, design, and engineering of new recreational product models and enhancements to existing lines.
• Focus on optimizing performance, stability, load-carrying capacity, and overall user experience for versatile platforms.

• Structural & Material Engineering:
• Apply advanced knowledge of composite materials, resins, and core materials to ensure structural integrity, durability, and optimal weight distribution.
• Conduct analyses to validate designs against various stress conditions.

• System Integration:
• Design and integrate various product systems, ensuring robustness, accessibility for maintenance, and compliance with relevant industry standards.

• Manufacturing Process Optimization:
• Collaborate with the production team to develop and refine manufacturing processes for composite construction.
• Optimize mold design, lamination schedules, part assembly sequences, and quality control procedures to enhance efficiency and product consistency.

• Prototyping & Testing:
• Oversee the construction and rigorous testing of prototypes.
• Develop comprehensive test plans to evaluate product performance, stability, durability, and compliance with design specifications.

• Regulatory Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure all designs and manufacturing processes comply with applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulations and best practices.

• Documentation:
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and technical reports using CAD/CAM software.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate effectively with sales, marketing, production, and customer service teams to understand market needs, address feedback, and ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.

• Continuous Improvement:
• Proactively identify opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction, and process efficiency.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, materials, and design trends within the recreational product industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recreational product design and manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on composite construction.
• Demonstrated expertise in CAD/CAM software and analysis tools.
• In-depth knowledge of product systems.
• Solid understanding of structural design principles.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Hands-on experience with composite lamination and product building processes is highly desirable.
• A strong passion for recreational products and a deep understanding of user needs in various aquatic environments.

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