Marine Powertrain Design Engineer

Ilmor

$75K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 1-3+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally in powertrain systems
  • Recent graduates with SolidWorks Certification and internship experience may be considered
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • Demonstrated innovative spirit and strong problem-solving skills
  • Mechanical aptitude with a self-motivated mindset
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings of marine components using SolidWorks
  • Support product design and development throughout the product lifecycle
  • Evaluate and optimize design alternatives for various performance parameters
  • Incorporate design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles
  • Manage designs from concept through validation to production implementation
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams for smooth design transitions to production
  • Support product testing, validation, and launch activities

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401K with a 3% Safe Harbor Company Contribution
  • Eligible for a profit-sharing annual bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Standard work hours: M-F 8am - 5pm
Full Job Description
MARINE POWERTRAIN DESIGN ENGINEER

We're looking for a Marine Powertrain Design Engineer who's excited to turn bold concepts into production-ready reality. If you're energized by solving complex design challenges, thrive in a hands-on engineering environment, and want your work powering some of the the most powerful boats and fun family experiences the summer can offer, this is your moment to make waves.

Essential Job Functions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
  • Develop high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings of marine powertrain components using SolidWorks, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and adherence to engineering standards.
  • Support mechanical product design and development across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage concepts to production-ready components.
  • Evaluate and optimize design alternatives for performance, weight, packaging, quality, benchmarking, geometry creation, and functional requirements.
  • Apply detailed understanding of gasoline engine operation and associated subsystems, including:
  • Exhaust systems
  • Cooling systems (heat exchangers, cooling pumps)
  • Intake systems
  • Electrical and control systems
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of gearboxes/drive systems and their integration with the engine and powertrain.
  • Incorporate strong design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles into all work to ensure efficient and cost-effective production.
  • Generate creative, forward-thinking design concepts to support future product development and innovation initiatives.
  • Manage designs from concept through validation and successful production implementation, ensuring alignment with program timing and quality targets.
  • Collaborate closely with the Ilmor Manufacturing Team to transition designs into volume production, resolving issues and supporting production readiness.
  • Support product testing, validation, and launch activities, including documentation and engineering changes as needed.


Required Qualifications
  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 1-3+ years of professional experience is highly desired.
  • NOTE: An exceptionally motivated recent college graduate with a Solidworks Certification and prior internship experience may also be considered.
  • Proven experience in mechanical design, preferably within powertrain or related mechanical systems
  • Demonstrated innovative spirit
  • Verifiable SolidWorks capabilities, Certification highly desirable
  • Self-motivated and accountable with strong problem-solving skills
  • Mechanical aptitude/capability
  • Proficient in Solidworks
  • Proficient in GD&T
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a team player mentality
  • Quality systems experience (ISO 9001)


Nuts & Bolts
  • FLSA: Exempt (Salaried)
  • Salary Range: $75,000+ based on experience
  • Medical, Dental, Vision: Eligible
  • 401K: 3% Safe Harbor Company Contribution
  • Profit Sharing Annual Bonus: Eligible
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • General Schedule: M-F 8am - 5pm
  • Paid Time Off
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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