Employer: SAFE Boats
Email Address: cindy@safeboats.com
Website: http://safeboats.com
Position Title: Designer 3 (Marine Designer 3)
Compensation/Rate: 80,000- 100,000
Location: Bremerton, WA
Position Summary: Develop and design SAFE Boats International, LLC's high-performance aluminum boats. Combine marine design experience, 3D CAD skills and artistic talent to create functional and appealing product design for the law enforcement, military and private markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and 3D model new vessels in collaboration with engineers and naval architects
Design and 3D model customizations to existing SAFE Boats vessel platforms
Incorporates feedback from internal and external customers into designs
Propose design solutions to meet performance requirements
Develop and maintain bills of materials
Reviews and understands specifications
Reviews, audits and updates BOMs to synchronize with CAD data
Provide support and guidance to Designer I and IIs preparing 3D models and documentation of vessel designs
Research components and materials for new applications
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications to ensure conformity with standards and customer requirements
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformity with design and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Collaborate on research and development of new product and platform offerings and product enhancement initiatives
• Provide support to the business development and sales team in preparation and delivery of quotes and technical responses in support customer requirements
• Provide technical support for vessel construction
• Investigate and resolve production and quality problems, conferring with the appropriate personnel as required
• Perform other related activities as assigned
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to navigate and be successful operating in a dynamic smaller company environment
Strong technical ability and understanding of manufacturing systems, lean manufacturing principles, material flow systems
Strong organizational skills
Ability to creatively problem solve in a complex environment
Advanced computer skills, with a focus 3D CAD, analytical tools and Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work effectively independently or on a team
Ability to work effectively and achieve success under pressure and within deadlines
Ability to travel as required, both domestic and international
Self-motivated, strategic thinker
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
Five to ten years of applicable marine design experience
Associate degree in design or equivalent marine industry experience
Five years of experience in 3D CAD design and 2D drafting
Knowledge of ANSI drawing standards
Solid Edge experience a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing,
• Listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks
• Must be able to work at heights and/or confined spaces and lift up to 50 lbs.