JOB SUMMARY: Employee must have high initiative to seek out solutions to processes of manufacturing and building of product. This is a highly flexible role to aid product engineering and assist with new product development. This function is to test our products to NMMA / ABYC Standards by developing procedures and equipment for consistency. This will require to set up and run a physical test of the part using NMMA/ABYC requirements and beyond as in cycle testing for approval. Once part is proven to be successful, testing will need to be documented in an appropriate manor. This role will assist in developing, building, and testing proof of concept prototypes. Assisting with boat testing is also required. The position will report to the Engineering Manager and will also be expected to work under their own initiative. There is a need for excellent communication and the continued maintenance of relationships with all staff, vendors, and customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : + Test new product, components, and systems to ensure design will hold up to marine environment. To capture ABYC requirements and cycle testing to ensure longevity of mechanisms as well. + Set up system to cycle test, includes setting up well engineered reliable automated fixtures. Documenting results in an organized fashion. + Occasionally research and communicate with Vendors for test equipment. Ensuring that tools and any pull testing is used in a safe manner to perform the intended test. + Write up test reports, using a standardized format and locating files in an organized manor. + Mocking up designs for proof of concept, Building DV boats and water performance testing. + Taking initiative to get and provide information to the engineering team to push forward progress on any given project. + Understand ABYC/NMMA requirements. + Being proactive to prepare a new staging area for new projects coming in. Tearing down projects once complete and stowing certain items away for future use in a well thought organized manor. + Must have creativity to see solutions in the development prototype phases to overcome any challenges that may arise. + Occasionally assist with production when needed. + Design Test fixtures and have them build + Develop procedure for consistency + Respect all Safety and 5S Policies \#workatgodfreymarine PPE REQUIREMENTS + Safety Glasses + Safety Shoes NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled