Design Engineer

Kadey-Krogen Yachts, a boat manufacturer of 50 years is seeking a mechanical or marine engineer to work as a team member alongside the principal Naval Architect/Design Manager to expedite technical information in support of the construction of existing and new models across three different brands in the KADEY KROGEN GROUP – Kadey Krogen Summitt Motor Yachts American Tug.

WHY JOIN US?

Industry Impact: The Kadey-Krogen Group designs and builds superior-quality, blue water cruisers and performance yachts. We take pride in delivering proven, offshore capable passage makers and cruising vessels that lead the industry in comfort, livability, and efficiency.

Prime Location: Enjoy working and living in beautiful Stuart, Florida, offering world-class boating and outdoor activities.

Growth Opportunity: Join a team that will offer diversity in product offerings that includes – displacement, semi-displacement, and planing hull designs, manufactured at facilities in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and La Conner, Washington, USA. Given its ambitious product development objectives, the company requires that we expand our design group by seeking top people to fulfill our goals.

Responsibilities

Engineering>Systems and Outfitting: Engineer and procure documentation for outfitting, mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and steering systems following guidelines of ABYC and ISO for pleasure craft where applicable.

Engineering>Electrical Systems: Collaborate with electrical and electronics sub-contractors to facilitate procurement of systems schematics.

Engineering>Unique applications: Apply engineering principles in the design and installation of unique components including davits/cranes, masts, hydraulic swim platforms, tenders, gyros, fin stabilizers, anchoring equipment, sunshades and sunroofs.

Engineering>Fiberglass Composites: Apply engineering principles in the design of fiberglass composites as per ISO and ABS Standards for pleasure craft. Experience in vacuum-infusion processes and finite element analysis is a plus.

Weight, Trim, Balance: Manage existing studies (Excel) and assist in the development of 3D composite models that will be used to conduct weight calculations for future models (Rhino/Orca3D).

Interior Joinery: Assist in the preparation of interior joinery drawings (and 3D models where warranted) that reflect unique features of client work orders, interior design guidelines, and approved conceptual and detailed design.

Technical Support and Unique Part Procurement: Provide support to Production Manager and yard to facilitate the order of vendor equipment when required. Supply information to commissioning and sales teams.

New Product Development: Collaborate with team in the development of new models and updates to existing models

Explore opportunities that offer improvements in service and reliability in electrical, mechanical, and outfitting.

Explore advancements in technologies that can offer long term benefits across each of the brands in the Kadey-Krogen Group. This includes electric / hybrid propulsion, outfitting, power generation utilizing renewable energy, lamination materials and processes.

Provide service support for boats in commissioning and communicate with vendors as needed.

Perform ship checks of new vessels, updating documentation to suit when applicable.

Qualifications

Candidate must have a minimum of 3+ years’ working experience in the pleasure boat industry with a focus on power boat design and development. Knowledge of production and manufacturing is beneficial.

Software Experience: Must be proficient in design and documentation utilizing AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT (2D), Rhino3D, and Microsoft Office products. Experience with SolidWorks and Orca3D is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, marine engineering or related field.

Consideration shall be given to candidates who have applicable technical training in small-craft engineering and design or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation Package

Salary is negotiable based on experience

Bonus: Dependent on personal and overall company performance

Benefits

SEP IRA with up to 3% company match

Health Insurance for employee (including Dental and Vision)

Paid vacation