Process Engineering Technician

Position Overview

As a member of the Boston Whaler team, this role provides manufacturing engineering support to Assembly Operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Product Development & Engineering (PD&E), Maintenance, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance to support efficient production processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Product Development & Engineering (PD&E) throughout all phases of product development and integration to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles are applied, enabling efficient and cost-effective production.
• Ensure all related Bills of Material (BOMs), fixtures, and engineering documentation are complete and accurate prior to release to production.
• Investigate, process, verify, and implement engineering changes in accordance with established procedures.
• Review and process PACE suggestions, ensuring timely evaluation and closure.
• Audit, maintain, and optimize Bills of Material (BOMs) for accuracy and efficiency.
• Audit, update, and improve engineering documentation (e.g., prints, process sheets) to support production needs.
• Design and develop tools and fixtures to support manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide support to production teams in issue resolution, new product introduction, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of changes.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in boat building or a related industry
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand production processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with AS400/Profound systems preferred

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree (A.S.) in Engineering or a related field preferred

Special Skills & Other Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Prowen ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with a high level of productivity and accountability
• Strong team orientation and collaboration skills
• Ability to make sound, data-driven decisions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train and support team members in assembly, manufacturing, and production processes
• Working knowledge of and experience using power tools relevant to the facility

Working Conditions

• Ability to work extended shifts of 10 or more hours, including standing, bending, and reaching for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment, with exposure to varying temperatures (which may exceed 100°F or fall below 10°F in certain production areas)
• Work in environments with fiberglass dust, as well as in fast-paced and moderately noisy conditions
• Flexibility to work both planned and unplanned overtime as business needs require
• Exposure to manufacturing conditions, including moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious work areas, fumes, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals; moderate noise levels are typical in the work environment