Design Engineer

About Us

Skeeter Products, Inc. is a leading boat manufacturing company, known for producing state-of-the-art, high-performance Bass Fishing Boats that set the standard in the boating industry. Our reputation for quality craftsmhip and innovation has made us a top choice for boating enthusiasts worldwide.

About the Role

Conceptualizes and defines all aspects of form, function, aesthetics, and end-user interface, while meeting defined criteria for product features, cost, manufacturability, and project schedules. Creates and maintains all engineering and assembly drawings, parts manuals, and build procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take concept renderings and conceptual surface models to Class-A surface levels.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create solid models and 2D drawings necessary for manufacturing parts.
• Utilize SolidWorks/Rhino 3D models based on scan data through reverse engineering.
• Work with the engineering design team to create designs from written and verbal input.
• Research, develop, and/or recommend materials for construction and manufacturing processes.
• Perform routine engineering calculations including stress analysis, fit analysis, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Continually review current designs for cost effectiveness, manufacturing, and quality improvements.
• Work directly with project managers and the research and development department on multiple projects.
• Assist in prototype development and product testing.
• Prioritize work duties and follow through on action items.
• Solid modeling and parametric modeling.
• 3D surface modeling.
• Software maintenance.
• Create detail drawings and design layouts.
• Parts illustration and manuals including parts listings and updates.
• Develop templates for Production and R&D.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-5 years experience in a product design or design engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Mechanical product design experience using solid modeling application.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software and advanced surface modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.