Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer / Design Engineer

Location: Croswell, MI
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with a passion for marine design and product innovation. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, sales, and production teams to design and develop custom aluminum and stainless-steel fabricated products for the marine industry. The ideal candidate will have hands-on fabrication and product development experience, strong 3D CAD skills, and a solid understanding of marine engineering and boat-building practices.

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Engineering

• Design and develop custom marine fabrication products such as outboard brackets, swim platforms, hard tops, T-tops, tubular arches, radar masts, antenna mounts, ladders, rod holders, tuna towers, and related components.

• Create detailed manufacturing and shop drawings for production.

• Lead new product development while improving existing product designs.

• Develop practical, manufacturable solutions from concept through production.

Manufacturing Support

• Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure designs are efficient, cost-effective, and manufacturable.

• Utilize knowledge of fabrication processes including CNC tube bending, plasma cutting, machining, MIG/TIG welding, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing.

• Support both custom fabrication projects and repeat production.

Project Management

• Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously while meeting quality and delivery timelines.

• Oversee product development from concept through prototype and production.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure products meet quality standards throughout manufacturing.

• Improve product designs to enhance performance while simplifying manufacturing processes.

Documentation

• Maintain engineering drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and revision history.

• Organize project files and engineering records for future reference.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Participate in product testing, field evaluations, and troubleshooting as required.

• Travel occasionally to support product validation and customer requirements.

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

• Create, maintain, and update accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Manage BOM revisions and ensure manufacturing uses current documentation.

• Coordinate with procurement on material sourcing and availability.

• Support product costing and manufacturing planning through accurate BOM management.

• Integrate BOM data into ERP/PLM systems where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 3+ years of project engineering or mechanical design experience.

• Experience within the marine or boating industry is required.

• Proficiency with SolidWorks (including Sheet Metal and Weldments).

• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D.

• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes including sheet metal, machining, tube bending, welding, and assembly.

• Experience working in a fabrication or machine shop environment is preferred.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed for product testing and field support.

• Comfortable working aboard boats and participating in testing under varying marine conditions.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) Matching

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Work Location: In-person (Croswell, MI)

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