Industrial Designer

Join Our Team at Skeeter Products, Inc. – Where Innovation Meets Adventure!

Are you passionate about boating and eager to make waves in an exciting, fast-paced industry? Do you thrive in a fun, creative, and supportive environment? If so, we want YOU to be part of our dynamic team!

 

About Us: At Skeeter Products, we’re more than just a top-tier boating manufacturer. We’re a community of dreamers, doers, and adventurers committed to building the finest boats on the market. With cutting-edge designs, a passion for craftsmanship, and a focus on sustainability, we’re redefining the boating experience. Simply put, we build FUN!

 

Position: Conceptualizes and defines all aspects of form, function, aesthetics, and end user interface, while meeting defined criteria for product features, cost, manufacturability, and project schedules.  Creates and maintains engineering and assembly drawings. 

 

Essential Functions: 

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 not able to attach portfolio with application, you may email your portfolio to Skeeter_HR@yamaha-motor.com