Project Engineer

MBI - Malibu Boats, Inc•Lenoir City, TN

About The Position

The Project Engineer creates, maintains, revises, and manages production and prototype wiring harness CAD drawings and related engineering documentation in support of Marine Components’ engineering and manufacturing operations. The role converts and develops designs across multiple formats while ensuring accuracy, consistency, revision control, and compliance with engineering standards. It also leads and supports cross-functional projects to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, safety, and operational efficiency, working with engineering, production, and quality teams to reduce costs, optimize processes, and support new and existing products. The position supports prototype development, engineering changes, new product introductions, manufacturing process development, and production implementation. It develops and maintains work instructions, standard operating procedures, process documentation, and production time studies; participates in design reviews, audits, production startup meetings, root cause investigations, and corrective actions; and helps manufacturing personnel resolve quality issues and adopt best practices. The role requires ongoing training to stay current with relevant engineering standards, manufacturing technologies, software, and company procedures. Typical workdays are 8–10 hours, with occasional overtime required. Safety glasses are required in production areas, and other PPE may be required for specific projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline; three years of experience in a related engineering and manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
Ability to prepare reports, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and other technical documentation.
Ability to communicate technical information and lead discussions with cross-functional teams, management, customers, and suppliers.
Ability to perform calculations involving percentages, ratios, proportions, basic algebra, geometry, and measurement conversions, and interpret engineering dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing data.
Ability to identify problems, analyze technical data, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, diagrams, and written instructions while managing multiple priorities and projects.
Ability to apply engineering judgment to conceptual and practical manufacturing challenges.
Proficiency in CAD software, Microsoft Office applications, and engineering database management.
Demonstrated experience leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and wiring diagrams.
Ability to use basic electrical test equipment, including a multimeter.
Ability to accurately use standard measuring devices, including tape measures, rulers, and precision measuring tools.
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process improvement initiatives, and new product introduction.
Experience with wire harness design, electrical assemblies, or related manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Promote and follow safe work practices in all activities.
Create, maintain, revise, and manage CAD drawings, models, engineering databases, and label files for production and prototype wiring harness assemblies.
Collaborate with Product Development teams and internal and external customers to develop and update wiring harness designs that meet engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements.
Convert and maintain engineering documentation across CAD and data management platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and revision control.
Support prototype development by learning harness assembly processes and standard wire processing methods, including automated and manual cutting, crimping, splicing, labeling, and testing.
Respond to engineering change requests and service needs by updating harness designs, documentation, databases, and related manufacturing information.
Analyze technical issues and work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers to develop practical solutions.
Evaluate manufacturing processes and implement improvements to safety, product quality, equipment reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs, eliminate waste, and improve productivity using Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and 5S activities.
Lead new product introductions by coordinating manufacturing readiness, process development, documentation, and production implementation.
Develop, maintain, and revise work instructions, standard operating procedures, process documentation, and production time studies.
Participate in design reviews to improve manufacturability and support engineering decisions throughout product development.
Lead or participate in quality audits, production startup meetings, root cause investigations, and corrective action activities.
Perform detailed self-checks and engineering reviews to verify drawing accuracy, documentation completeness, and compliance with company and customer standards.
Support production supervisors and manufacturing personnel in resolving quality issues, implementing process improvements, and adopting best practices.
Maintain knowledge of applicable engineering standards, manufacturing technologies, software, and company procedures through training and professional development.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.