What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Engineer/Naval Architect position at Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)?
Marinette, WI- Full Time
Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Marinette, WI. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be an experienced Marine Engineer / Naval Architect to support the design and development of marine vessels. This role involves applying specialized expertise in naval architecture and marine engineering to design, analyze, and optimize boats and related systems. The successful candidate will contribute to projects from concept through production, ensuring that designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Duties
Why work for Productive Resources?
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.
We Offer Competitive Benefits
Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Marinette, WI. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be an experienced Marine Engineer / Naval Architect to support the design and development of marine vessels. This role involves applying specialized expertise in naval architecture and marine engineering to design, analyze, and optimize boats and related systems. The successful candidate will contribute to projects from concept through production, ensuring that designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Duties
- Develop and refine hull forms, structures, and marine systems to meet project requirements.
- Perform hydrodynamic, structural, and stability analyses to ensure vessel safety and efficiency.
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and testing groups.
- Ensure designs comply with classification society rules, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support prototype builds, sea trials, and product validation activities.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of relevant experience in marine vessel design and engineering.
- Proficiency with marine-specific CAD/CAE tools (e.g., Rhino, ShipConstructor, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Strong understanding of hydrodynamics, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and materials used in marine applications.
- Experience with regulatory compliance and classification of society requirements (ABS, USCG, ISO, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience with Orca3D.
- Hands-on experience with prototype vessel construction and testing.
- Familiarity with FEA and CFD tools for advanced analysis.
- Experience in both pleasure craft and commercial marine vessel design.
Why work for Productive Resources?
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.
We Offer Competitive Benefits
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Caregiver Support Programs
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Training and Development
