Job Description: We are looking for a detail-oriented and energetic Manufacturing Engineering intern to work with the Industrial Engineering team and operations departments to improve efficiency and quality and eliminate waste in the manufacturing process. They will develop creative solutions to support boat production.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Designs, develops, tests, and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Skills and Abilities for Success in this Position:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines and make decisions within functional areas of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.
• Strategic mindset with solid technical and analytical ability.

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience preferred:

• Experience in the marine industry.
• Watersports and/or boating experience.
• Ability to trailer a boat.
• Desire to work in a “hands-on” environment.

Essential:

• Must be available for 20 hours per week Monday – Thursday between the hours of 7 AM to 4:00 PM for at least 2 semesters.
• Understanding of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques and Quality Control processes
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution
• Must be a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel

Physical Demands 

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be  able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Americans with Disability Specifications 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, a normal office environment, or a factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment. 

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory, including but not limited to safety glasses, respirators, hearing protection, gloves, and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report working fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Nautique Boat Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nautique Boat Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Nautique Boat Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nautique Boat Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.