Mechanical Engineer Intern

Description

Celebrating 100 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique Boat Company is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The world’s best ski boat, the world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares.

Through our Nautique Cares initiatives, we are dedicated to not only making a difference on the water but to people in need around the world. Be a part of an innovative, world-class leader in the marine industry working with a company that has brand name recognition and a reputation for quality and success. Nautique values people, performance, and philanthropy and is passionate about making a difference in the world. To learn more visit www.nautique.com.

Engineering Intern will ensure accurate component specification in the design and development of products with the supervision of the Senior Product Engineer and any other duties that would be assigned.  This position will focus on various tasks, including developing jigs and fixtures required for the successful integration of products into production, BOM collection on new builds, modeling of simple and complex parts, and creating work instructions. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and design component specifications for mechanical systems from design through manufacturing completion.
• Develop jigs and fixtures required to locate, install, or support components in production accurately and repeatably.  Depending on the project's needs, this can include small or large fiberglass parts, machined metal components, upholstery substrates, and various other components.
• Generate engineering models, drawings, and Bills of Material for new designs.
• Approve mechanical models and drawings for release.
• Generate engineering change notices as required.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of new products, programs, and strategies.
• Ensure and acquire component and system compliance with industry standards.
• Evaluate vendor-supplied items for their suitability regarding fit, finish, and performance for Nautique products.
• Certification of products to include USCG and NMMA standards.
• Supervision of compliance testing, whether completed in-house an outside contractor.

Requirements

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines and make decisions within functional areas of responsibility with minimal direct supervision

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience required: 

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
• 3D CAD Modeling experience, preferably SolidWorks
• 1-2 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage own work without direct supervision
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Strategic mindset with solid technical and analytical ability
• Must have a valid driver's license (subject to MVR)

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience preferred:

• Experience in the marine industry
• Watersports and/or boating experience
• Ability to trailer a boat
• Desire to work in a “hands-on” environment

Physical Demand:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Americans with Disability Specifications 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, a normal office environment, or a factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment. 

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory, including but not limited to safety glasses, respirators, hearing protection, gloves, and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report working fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Nautique Boat Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nautique Boat Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Nautique Boat Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nautique Boat Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.