About this role
Company Overview
Yellowfin Yachts is a leading manufacturer of premium offshore fishing boats, recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and performance. If you're looking to grow your career with a company that values excellence and integrity, we'd love to have you join our team.
Position Summary
As a Manufacturing Engineer at Yellowfin Yachts LLC., you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency, quality, and safety of our manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, design, and quality assurance to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize our manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to production teams, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective actions to ensure smooth operations
- Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new boat designs and facilitate seamless transition to production
- Develop work instructions, bill of materials (BOMs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and manufacturing guidelines to maintain consistency and quality in production processes
- Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness
- Work closely with other facilities to create alignment between processes and procedures
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to streamline production workflows and minimize cycle times
- Utilize lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and optimize resource utilization
- Implement quality control measures to ensure adherence to specifications and standards
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to evaluate suppliers and ensure quality
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers
- Champion safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulations
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures
- Maintain current knowledge about industry trends and regulatory changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field required.
- Proven experience in manufacturing engineering.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production technologies.
- Proficiency in CAD, PLM, and ERP systems.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement (Six Sigma preferred).
- Understanding of regulatory and quality standards
Equal Opportunity Employer
Yellowfin Yachts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
E Verify Notice
This employer participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires supporting our boat manufacturing operations. Verification is conducted through federal agencies, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of this process and maintaining valid authorization to work in the United States.