What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at navierboat?
About Us:
At Navier, we are building America's next-generation maritime company. Our mission is to make waterways as accessible as our highways and to build the most compelling, zero-emission marine vessels that enable a new era of clean waterborne transportation. We have recently launched N30, America's first and the world's longest range electric hydrofoiling boat. N30 is 10x more efficient than traditional gas boats, revolutionizing the way we move goods and people on the water and unlocking a new form of scalable water transportation for 46% of the world's population living in congested coastal cities.
We are an adventurous, close-knit team backed by some of the most prominent tech leaders and well known venture firms in Silicon Valley. Our leaders are MIT, Berkeley and CMU graduates with extensive expertise in aerospace, maritime, autonomous systems and robotics. Join us as we embark on the next phase of exciting growth!
Position Overview:
Navier is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a strong hands-on experience to join our fast paced and innovative team. The successful candidate will own a major system in our next production vessel and contribute to making the N30 the most reliable and successful electric boat.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development and implementation of a cross disciplinary system.
- Own the complete production implementation including procurement, design testing and validation, quality control, and operator training.
- Create robust and accurate drawings and models for production using SolidWorks.
- Design for the correct manufacturing process including machining, composites, injection molding, bending, etc along with choosing a suitable surface finish or coating.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of experience
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure designs are safe, efficient, and meet regulatory standards.
- Experience with quality control and a production environment.
Highly Desired:
- Experience with the maritime environment (e.g., IP ratings, ABYC standard, corrosion issues, galvanic isolation)
- Familiarity with electric power systems
- Experienced and passionate boater
