Manufacturing Engineer

WHAT WERE BUILDING

71% of our planet is covered by water. We want everyone to make the most of it. At Seakeeper we use advanced technology to solve one of boatings biggest challenges: motion. From our industry-leading gyrostabilizers that eliminate boat roll to Seakeeper Rides real-time vessel attitude control system our products are transforming how people experience life on the water. Our mission is to create products that transform the boating experience while building an organization that employees want to work for customers want to buy from and vendors want to partner with. Were ambitious fast-moving and constantly looking for better ways to serve our customers and each other.

WHY YOULL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Own a critical piece of the puzzle from designing fixtures and tooling to optimizing CNC programs with real influence over how we build our industry-leading gyrostabilizers.
• Work across disciplines and departments gaining broad hands-on exposure that accelerates your growth as an engineer.
• Join a tight-knit team that trusts you to bring good ideas to the table (and recognize them from others) inside a company thats still writing its growth story.
• Gain hands-on exposure to the manufacturing of a complex electro-mechanical system helping to accelerate your growth as an engineer.

HOW WE WORK

At Seakeeper were looking for people who are excited to build learn and make an impact. We want people who are looking for more than just a job. Youll thrive here if you:

• See challenges as opportunities to grow.
• Take ownership and act with accountability.
• Value direct honest communication and actively seek feedback.
• Build trust through transparency consistency and follow-through.
• Believe great ideas can come from anywhere and that teamwork drives the best outcomes.
• Lead with integrity respect and a commitment to doing whats right.
• Want to be part of a company that is continuously innovating evolving and raising the bar for itself and the industry.

WHAT YOULL DO

Every day looks a little different and we arent going to bore you with every little thing youll be responsible for on a daily basis (we will get into that throughout the interview process!) But here is a taste of the things youll spend most of your time and energy on.

• Design machine and assemble fixtures as well as workholding and tooling across multiple production areas
• Document and maintain Standard Work Instructions for production processes
• Improve factory layouts and material flow using 5S and Lean methodologies
• Create optimize and maintain CNC programs for turning and grinding processes
• Participate in design-for-manufacturing reviews applying your engineering expertise to improve product design and manufacturability
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing and production teams with a focus on line-down troubleshooting process improvement and MES system support
• Analyze MES production and warranty data to identify and drive continuous improvement actions
• Record process cycle times using MOST Analysis and track and analyze production OEE metrics

WHAT YOULL BRING

Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Experience

• 14 years of engineering experience in a technical/manufacturing environment
• Skilled at designing machine and assembly fixtures workholding and tooling solutions
• Strong GD&T knowledge
• Experience creating and maintaining Standard Work Instructions and production Control Plans
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma 5S Lean manufacturing or similar improvement frameworks
• Strong communication prioritization and coordination skills with a detail-oriented mindset focused on driving closure and accountability
• Programs Platforms & Technical Languages
• Proficient in 3D CAD/CAM including creating and interpreting engineering drawings
• Familiar with CNC machines and controls (Fanuc Siemens or similar)

Certifications and Licenses

• None required

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work hands-on with the product on the shop floor with or without reasonable accommodation (its going to get dirty sometimes!)
• Bonus Points If You Check These Boxes
• Experience bringing new products into production
• Practical knowledge of material flow and manufacturing layout planning
• Data analysis skills including an understanding of OEE
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification
• Ability to read and write G-code for CNC turning and grinding machines
• Ability to read CMM inspection reports and analyze results against drawing specifications

WHERE YOULL WORK

• This is an onsite role based at our Leesport PA facility.
• Well provide on-the-job training to help you become the Seakeeper expert.

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

Youll report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager also based in Leesport PA and join a Manufacturing Engineering team that connects the different pieces of our manufacturing process and solves problems to keep production running smoothly. The team brings together engineers with varied backgrounds and deep institutional knowledge with a strong emphasis on collaboration especially with our production teams. Youll work closely with this close-knit group plus partners across the company.

WHAT YOULL GET

We believe great work and dedication should be rewarded. This role offers competitive compensation based on your experience skills and qualifications plus benefits designed to support you at work and outside of it.

• Universal Long-Term Incentive Program All employees are eligible to participate in our Growth & Tenure Bonus Program (GTP). In addition to competitive pay youll share in the value you help create reinforcing the team-first owner-minded culture were building together.
• Semi-Annual Bonuses When Seakeeper grows you do too. To celebrate our mid-year and year-end progress all employees are eligible to receive bonuses tied to company growth and their tenure.
• Performance-Based Annual Increases Annual increases arent one-size-fits-all. If you work hard deliver results and make an impact youll see that reflected in your merit increase you control your destiny.
• Paid Time Off In addition to paid holidays youll receive at least three weeks of paid time off with additional PTO added annually as your tenure grows.
• 401(k) Contribution Whether or not you contribute to your 401(k) Seakeeper contributes 3% of your base wages to your account.
• Health Benefits We offer medical dental and vision coverage to support you and your family plus company-paid life and disability coverage for added peace of mind. Youll also have access to voluntary benefits for a wide range of needs including pet insurance for your furry friends. Are your health benefits already covered on a different plan Youll get an opt-out stipend!
• Educational Support We support your continued growth through tuition reimbursement options and job-related learning opportunities.

WHO WE ARE

At Seakeeper were a team of innovators problem-solvers builders and doers who are united by a shared belief: great things happen when talented people work hard toward a common goal. As the global leader in marine motion control weve built our success by bringing together curious driven people who challenge each other support each other and are always looking for a better way forward.

Our culture is built on growth integrity accountability teamwork transparency and open communication. We trust our people to take ownership make decisions and contribute ideas that move the business forward. We care deeply about results but we care just as much about how we achieve them. We give candid feedback celebrate wins together and help each other grow.

Theres something uniquely rewarding about working alongside smart motivated people who are all pulling in the same direction. We set high standards move quickly and challenge each other to do our best work but we never lose sight of the fact that were one team. Simply put: No jerks allowed.

If youre looking for meaningful work talented teammates and the opportunity to make a real impact while building something special together youll fit right in.

THE LEGAL PART

Seakeeper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact This posting describes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties responsibilities or qualifications. It is not an offer or contract of employment and it does not change the at will nature of employment at Seakeeper. Seakeeper does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resume submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of Seakeeper and no fee will be owed.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) upon hire. Seakeeper participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm whether you are authorized to work in the U.S. as a part of the hiring process.

Required Experience:

Manager