Naval Architect

Mastercraft Boat Company LLC•Vonore, TN

12h

About The Position

MasterCraft Boat Holdings is seeking a Naval Architect to support the design and development of new and innovative recreational marine products. The Naval Architect will work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Customer Service, Sales, and Engineering teams to develop solutions for both current and future products. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical fundamentals, problem-solving capability, and the desire to grow within a marine engineering environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
0–5 years of experience in the marine industry; recreational boat experience preferred.
Licensed or able to be licensed to operate a powerboat.

Nice To Haves

ABYC certification preferred.
Experience or exposure to naval architecture and engineering tools such as Rhino, Orca3D, Simerics, CFD, FEA, NX, and Excel preferred.
Familiarity with ABYC and ISO (12217) standards preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, dealers, and retail customers.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and release CAD models and engineering drawings for hull designs and related marine systems.
Develop and maintain weight studies throughout the design process.
Perform hydrostatics analyses to support performance and safety objectives.
Define system requirements and component specifications for mechanical systems, including propellers, rudders, tracking fins, propeller shafts, and shaft struts.
Conceive and develop new mechanical components and system designs focused on customer convenience and manufacturability.
Support engineering analyses and documentation including DFMEA, DVP&R, and manufacturing feasibility.
Generate engineering drawings and prints for production release.
Perform mechanical design verification testing.
Support and participate in on-water product performance validation (approximately 25% of time).
Evaluate handling, propulsion performance, and overall vessel behavior.
Analyze test data and support design refinements based on performance results.
Ensure component and system compliance with marine industry standards, including ABYC and ISO (12217).
Generate and maintain engineering documentation consistent with MasterCraft Boat Holdings standards and best practices.
Create and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) as required.
Attend ABYC certification classes and remain current on applicable regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Customer Service, Sales, and Engineering teams to support product development and launch activities.
Conduct product research on mechanical equipment and components.
Research and integrate new equipment designs and technologies as industry trends evolve.
Facilitate training seminars for assembly personnel on new construction requirements and sound manufacturing practices.
Provide technical support to internal teams and interface effectively with external vendors, dealers, and customers.