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 craftsmanship and innovation has made us a top choice for boating enthusiasts worldwide. We're looking for someone with a Bachelor's or Associates degree in Engineering along with knowledge of fiberglass lamination, gel coat properties, and floatation foam properties to join our dynamic team and help us continue producing world-class boats.
POSITION SUMMARY:Engineering responsibility for Lamination, Gelcoat, Flotation foam, and Mold Maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Design and develop lamination schedules for new and existing product.
- Create and maintain lamination cut sheets, stroke targets, and part weight targets.
- Knowledgeable of gelcoat properties, application, and equipment.
- Knowledgeable of flotation foam properties, application, and equipment.
- Knowledgeable of structural adhesives properties, application, and equipment.
- Create, modify, and review process control details relating to new products or product design changes.
- Provide direction to CI Techs for documenting Standard Work Instructions.
- Provide technical assistance, and training for CI Techs on new or revised processes and procedures.
- Review and approve Standard Work Instructions created by CI Techs.
- Provide input to keep bills of materials updated.
- Document changes in product assembly in BOM and work instructions.
- Investigate and resolve variances to standards.
- Prepare and implement countermeasures against quality problems.
- Coordinate and facilitate new product start-ups including planning for new equipment and fixtures and developing specifications.
- Research, develop and implement new manufacturing methods and techniques to optimize manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Test cost reduction ideas to ensure no compromises are made in product/process quality, safety, or workability - develops countermeasures if necessary.
- Work with Mold Maintenance to develop new mold care techniques, stripping, sealing, and waxing.
- Create and provide engineering build standards.
- Act as liaison between Production and Engineering.
- Be hands on and willing to teach and demonstrate proper techniques shop floor.
QUALIFICATIONS: - A Bachelor's or Associates degree in Engineering or related field. Certain combinations of formal education and work experience could be adequate.
- Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with the ability to effectively prioritize.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced team environment
SALARY: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE 
