Skeeter Products, Inc. is looking for a product design professional to join its boat manufacturing team, working across concept development, CAD modelling, material research, prototyping, and manufacturing support. For designers interested in marine product design, industrial design, CAD surfacing, and adventure-led products, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to work across the full design development process from early sketches to production-ready drawings.
Job Overview
Company: Skeeter Products, Inc.
Role: Product Designer / Design Engineering
Industry: Boat Manufacturing / Marine Product Design
Focus Areas: Product Design, CAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, Surface Modelling, Prototyping
Portfolio Required: Yes
This position focuses on conceptualising and defining all aspects of form, function, aesthetics, and end-user interface, while also meeting requirements around product features, cost, manufacturability, and project schedules. The selected candidate will also create and maintain engineering and assembly drawings, making this role suitable for someone who is both creatively strong and technically confident.
Key Responsibilities
Product Design and Development
- Creates 2D sketches and illustrations to propose concepts for new and existing designs
- Stay current with product design trends
- Color trend forecasting
- Utilizes Solidworks to create solid models and 2D drawings necessary for manufacturing parts
- Utilizes Solidworks and Rhino to create 3D models based on scan data through reverse engineering
- Researches, develops and/or recommends materials for construction and manufacturing processes
- Works directly with Project Managers and the R&D department on multiple projects
- Designs upholstery patterns for interior boat parts and custom boat covers
- Assists in prototype development and product testing
- Prioritizes work duties and follow through on action items
CAD Operation
- Solid Modeling and Parametric modeling
- 3D surface modeling
- Detail drawings
- Design layouts
- Templates – Production and R&D
- All other duties
Qualifications
- Experience in product design or design engineering role
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field
- Proficient with 3D CAD software and surface modeling is must
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Must submit a portfolio link or file with your application
If applicants are not able to attach a portfolio with the application, they may email their portfolio to:
Skeeter_HR@yamaha-motor.com
Why This Role May Interest Designers
This role is especially relevant for designers who enjoy working beyond screen-based concept work. It combines 2D sketching, SolidWorks modelling, Rhino surface modelling, reverse engineering, upholstery design, material research, prototyping, and manufacturing documentation. For industrial designers, transportation designers, and marine product designers, it offers a strong mix of creativity and technical development.
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