Design Engineer

AdvanTec Marine, Leaders in marine innovation and manufacturing. What drives us is the passion behind each of our brands and the needs of our customers. AdvanTec Marine is the parent brand to Diamond Sea Glaze, Freeman Marine, Pacific Coast Marine, Steelhead Marine, Manly Marine and USA Sliding Doors. Our brands specialize in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of specialty application marine closures. We are one of the largest marine manufacturers in the world. We have geographic locations in the US and Canada, and ship to over 50 countries worldwide. Our customer base includes North American & International Navies, Governments, Militaries, Commercial Vessel, and Super Yacht Builders. The Design Engineer is an integral member of AdvanTec Marine’s engineering team. The Design Engineer will be involved in all aspects of product design. Their knowledge and experience equip them to be involved from conceptual designs through to the release of the finished product. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the marine industry. They will have the skill sets to produce CAD drawings, 3D models and BOMS. Top Responsibilities Produce models and corresponding drawings for new and existing products as needed for sales, procurement and production teams. Work with sales and engineering management to support the development of ROI business models on all new product and process proposals. Produce finalized bills of materials as needed for procurement and production teams. Lead design aspects of DFMA initiatives and regularly propose product and process improvements. Provide drawings and modelling as required by sales and engineering team for proposals and baseline reviews. Participate in design reviews Set up test documentation Liaise in a professional manner with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors as required. Work closely with various departments including sales, service, supply chain and manufacturing. Work in accordance with documented procedures and complete all applicable records. Oversee development and prototype production of all new products Provide product or process improvements on existing product The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position Qualities of the ideal candidate (knowledge, skills and attributes): Detailed oriented and the ability to prioritize effectively Positive outgoing attitude; with a professional demeanor Your integrity is admired by those around you, You radiate positive energy and have an outgoing personality, You are driven and enjoy some autonomy in a position, You are interested in this role but also aspire to grow Strong mechanical aptitude and hands on design and testing skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Preference for individuals with specific areas of knowledge: Steel and aluminum material design Fabrication and machining manufacturing processes Hydraulics and pneumatics Marine fixtures such as doors, hatches, and scuttles NAVSEA regulations Qualifications and Work Experience Mechanical or Design engineering diploma or degree. 3-5 years’ experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD 2D. A proven track record designing in Solid Works, using 3D modelling, and presenting animated models Intermediate to advanced experience with current generation Microsoft Office software Marine or Naval Architect accreditation an asset (specifically outfitting and ships structural design) DFME and DFM experience an asset System engineering and integration experience an asset Marine experience preferred Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience an asset Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on design and testing skills Excellent organizational and time management skills