Employer: Catalina Yachts
Email Address: jon@catalinayachts.com
Website: http://catalinayachts.com
Position Title: Junior Engineer/Yacht Designer
Compensation/Rate: 40-60K
Location: Largo, FL
Position Summary:
As part of the design team, you can generate and develop concepts and designs for Catalina & True North products, which may include Daysailer’s, Ocean-compatible Sailboats, and Powerboats. The design team handles new product research, design, and development, creating the form and function that delivers on our customer’s needs. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities that will build upon our current design language and create the future of our product offering.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Convert verbal and written product requirements for new boat models into conceptual designs that meet functional, feature, and cost targets
Synthesize and develop new product ideas in the form of sketches, two-dimensional drawings, and three-dimensional models
Appropriately incorporate innovative design ideas into new product development
Ensure timely and adequate completion of all design projects.
Communicate, organize, and interpret design intent to management and engineering team members
Present reasons for recommending one design approach over another
Ensure that manufacturability is incorporated into the boat design
Assist engineering with problems, changes, and new techniques
Must work well with others in a team environment and foster clear and continuous communication with other groups to which design will affect
Coordinate the construction and review of product mock-ups
Work with suppliers (both internal and external) to ensure that design specifications are met
Demonstrate knowledge of or the ability to learn boat construction
Incorporate all applicable marine standards into the design of boat models
Must follow proper procedures in the safe handling of hazardous wastes, which may be generated during the manufacturing process
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Knowledge/Education
Minimum of 2 years Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
I prefer that you prefer marine-related experience; however, it isn't required.
Good written and oral communication skills
Must possess strong rendering and sketching skills
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Skills/Experience
Computer design experience to include 3-D modeling techniques required (Rhino preferred)
Proficiency in PC-based tools with a focus on Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes. and general web-based applications
Please provide a portfolio (under 2 GB in size) or a link to an online portfolio.