CAD Engineer

Description:

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality. Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.

Learn more at www.nautique.com.

Job Description: The CAD Engineer II plays a key role in developing and managing 3D CAD models and technical drawings that support product design, engineering, and manufacturing processes. This mid-level role emphasizes 3D modeling as a primary responsibility, ensuring accurate, functional digital representations of parts, assemblies, and systems. Working with moderate supervision, CAD Engineer II transforms rough design concepts into complete and detailed CAD deliverables, while coordinating closely with engineering and design teams to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize CAD software to create 2D and 3D models using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Collaborate with more senior engineering and project managers to understand the design requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies throughout the design process.
• Works on projects of moderate to high complexity with support.
• Generate engineering models, drawings, and bills of materials for new designs under direction.
• Interpret engineering sketches, layouts, and verbal instructions to produce accurate CAD outputs.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation for easy access and review.
• Approve mechanical models and drawings for release.
• Creates 3D models for tooling.
• Resolve discrepancies between design intent, markups, and final deliverables.
• Assist in the development and design of composite parts and molds.
• Generate engineering change notices as required.
• Evaluate vendor-supplied items for their suitability regarding fit, finish, and performance.
• Gain exposure to some of the more complex tasks within the job function.
• Complete other functions assigned by supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and materials.
• Ability to create and interpret technical drawings and specifications for productions product requests.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
• Demonstrated organization and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative for decisions.
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience Required:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD Modeling experience, preferably SolidWorks and NX.
• 2 to 4 years of CAD experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of engineering principles and design practices.
• Desire to work in a “hands-on” environment.

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience Preferred

• Experience in the marine industry.
• Experience with the development of composite parts.
• Knowledge of composite molding process.
• Experience with technical drawings and documentation.
• Ability to trailer a boat and operate.

Physical Demands

• 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 the 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record (subject to MVR).

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 the 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 to work 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.