Company Name: Armstrong Marine
Address: 151 Octane Lane, Port Angeles, Washington 98362 USA
Contact Name: Trina Lilly
Email: trinal@armstrongmarine.com
Phone: (360) 457-5752
Website: http://www.armstrongmarine.com/company/work-with-us
Position Title: Production Engineer
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Compensation: Negotiable
Educational Requirements: Associates Degree
Start Posting Date: 1/6/2017
End Posting Date: 7/30/2017
Description: Production Engineer
Position Overview - The Production Engineer designs vessels to meet customer and production specifications. This position works closely with the Plant Manager and Production to resolve any engineering related concerns. This is an hourly position. Relationships - Works directly with the Production Engineering Manager, Plant Manager, Proposal Engineering Manager, Aluminum Boat Builder Specialist, Production Leads, Contract Specialist and Quality Manager.
Essential Job Functions:
• Analyze proposal sketches, specifications, related data and drawings to determine vessel arrangements.
• Plan and create engineering drawings according to project requirements.
• Review vessel design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and regulatory specifications.
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Evaluate design changes, specifications, and drawing releases. • Approve non-conformance disposition as appropriate. • Provide support to the production area.
• Using complex computer models, design all elements (e.g., structure, equipment, systems, and their components) of vessels to integrate the basic design features and the desired characteristics of the boat as a whole.
• Attend builder’s sea trial, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Perform general engineering and structural calculations as well as naval architectural calculations
• Check technical accuracy of work
• Communicate with the sales and production teams as needed, troubleshooting problems related to engineering
• Create CNC cut files.
• Attend and contribute to required meetings
Non-Essential Job Functions
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information.
• Demonstrate ability to identify problems and work creatively to resolve them, considering the impact of actions on other departments and team members.
• Demonstrate ability to respond in a flexible manner and to re-prioritize work as situations change.
• Demonstrate initiative to learn new skills or expand job roles.
• Evaluate work and move ahead if further steps "above and beyond" should be taken.
• Continue to develop leadership/professional qualifications through continuing education, further schooling, and technical/professional reading.
Requirements
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of experience in boat design or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of aluminum fabrication • Exceptional computer skills including Rhino and AutoCAD software
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress. • Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player and independent worker.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have current vehicle liability insurance.
• Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during employee working hours.
Preferred Qualifications
• Aluminum boat design experience a plus
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
A career at AMI is a long-term investment, for both employee and employer. Our most valuable employees began their career at AMI as General Shop Labor, and have grown into the production managers and department leads we rely on to construct every vessel that leaves our doors. Through employer sponsored training, employees can grow from custodians into a field of interest with the support of the AMI team.
If you are a dedicated, hardworking, motivated, and passionate individual with experience in aluminum welding and the marine industry, please complete an application form which can be downloaded on our website and either dropped off at our office (151 Octane Lane, Port Angeles, WA 98362) or e-mail to Trina Lilly, Human Resources Manager, at trinal@armstrongmarine.com.
Please remember to include your resume, a cover letter, and our application form.
