We're looking for a Marine CAD Designer to develop the models, drawings and design data that turn Tydra's watercraft concepts into real, buildable products. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, working across disciplines and seeing their designs go from concept to CAD to the workshop and ultimately onto the water.
Key responsibilities
- Create detailed, production-ready CAD for hull and deck structures, mechanical systems and powertrain integration
- Develop and manage assemblies and detailed component designs
- Produce clear, fully dimensioned manufacturing and supplier drawing packages
- Develop CAD models and drawings that can be manufactured, fabricated and assembled accurately
- Maintain CAD standards, templates, naming conventions and revision control
- Maintain accurate engineering design data, BOMs and mass properties
- Work closely with engineering, production and suppliers to identify and solve design and manufacturing issues
- Apply practical design-for-manufacture principles and improve designs before they reach the workshop
- Support prototype builds directly on the floor and feed learnings back into the CAD
- Work across mechanical, electrical and structural interfaces to ensure everything fits and works together
About you
- 3+ years strong marine industry experience, with a valuable understanding of boat and watercraft design and construction
- 3+ years' experience in CAD, mechanical design or drafting, with experience taking designs into production
- Advanced CAD skills (preference is Solidworks or similar) and a strong understanding of mechanical design principles
- Experience producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings
- Strong understanding of tolerances, fits, assemblies and design for watercraft manufacture
- Experience working with complex assemblies and engineering data
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high quality work
- Comfortable working with incomplete requirements and evolving designs
- Practical mindset with the ability to solve problems and find solutions
- Clear communicator who can work closely with engineers, technicians, production teams and suppliers