R&D Machinist

About the Role

As our R&D Machinist, you’ll work closely with the product development engineers to machine parts for prototype units and develop the next great Seakeeper product. You’ll have an immediate impact on our product development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine while maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate within a team of product engineers with mechanical, electrical, and software specialties to continue innovating Seakeeper’s core technologies and deliver new products with challenging expectations in a timely manner.
• Advise on possible alternative solutions to achieve product goals.
• Plan machining by studying blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) including using qualified measuring equipment required to maintain correct dimensions.
• Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate requirements and prove part programs.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces while adhering to international standards.
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations; take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, adjust and reprogram controls, sharpen and replace worn tools, and adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Follow standard operating procedures and stay within job safety parameters.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.

Requirements

Here are the must-haves to succeed in this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience setting up, programming, and running CNC machines with 5-axis milling control and multiple turn lathe and mill CNC controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with controls, instrumentation, and tooling.
• Skilled in basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Proficient at both reading and notating machine drawings provided by mechanical engineering staff.
• Ferocious attention to detail and exceptionally organized with minimal errors.
• Possess quality focus, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Flexible and agile with the ability to pivot quickly to changing circumstances and business demands.
• Team player and highly motivated to make a difference.
• Change maker with a bias for positive action.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Nice-to-Haves

• Technical school training in CNC machine programming.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Manual grinding experience.

Schedule

You will work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., based in our Leesport, PA facility full-time.

Team

Our EST (Engineering Support Team) group is nestled within our Gyro Product Engineering department. It is a small but mighty team that covers a lot of ground supporting all existing and future gyro products. The team manages projects through an Agile workflow, allowing maximum exposure to a variety of projects and systems. The team comprises engineers with varying backgrounds and specialties, including hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, systems, and controls, with a heavy emphasis on collaboration.

About Us

Seakeeper is on a mission to create products that transform the boating experience. Founded in 2008, we have grown from a start-up to the worldwide leader in marine motion control. Our gyro stabilization technology eliminates up to 90% of boat roll, creating a land-like experience on the water. In 2022, we launched Seakeeper Ride, a first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System that eliminates underway pitch and roll, making time on the water safer and more comfortable.

We are in the business of creating gravity-defying products that change the way people spend their time on the water, and we are just getting started. With dedicated focus and shared leadership, we balance the demands of each segment while providing a consistent overall vision and direction for the company.