Description: Hinckley Yachts has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. With ten YachtCare Centers spanning from Maine to Florida, we offer comprehensive service, refits, transportation, and storage, providing our customers with pinnacle ownership experience. Our production facility is in Trenton, Maine near Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Hinckley offers competitive wages, training, and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with an employer match, and paid time off. Our expanding network allows the opportunity of upward mobility and a clear career path to achieve personal success. The Hinckley Company, known for building and servicing, strong, seaworthy and beautiful yachts is seeking a Process Engineer focusing on composites for our production facility in Trenton, Maine.

Key Responsibilities: Process Design and Optimization: Developing and optimizing manufacturing processes from start to finish, including workflow, equipment layout, and operational procedures. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving issues that arise during production, including equipment malfunctions, process inefficiencies, and quality control problems. Process Improvement: Continuously analyzing existing processes and implementing changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Equipment Evaluation and Selection: Assessing the suitability of existing equipment for new processes and recommending or designing new equipment as needed. Quality Control: Ensuring that products and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. Collaboration: Working closely with other engineers, production teams, and management to implement process improvements and ensure smooth operations. Documentation and Reporting: Creating and maintaining process documentation, including standard operating procedures and test results, and preparing reports for management. Safety Compliance: Ensuring that all processes and equipment adhere to safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment. Data Analysis: Collecting and analyzing data related to production, efficiency, and quality to identify areas for improvement. Project Management: Managing projects related to process improvement, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions. Research and Development: Conducting research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes and technologies. Cost Reduction: Identifying opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs through process optimization and waste reduction. Requirements: B.S. in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred but not required. Minimum two (2) years manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or related experience in a manufacturing environment. Marine or automotive industry experience preferred. Expertise in analyzing, processing and presenting data for problem solving and management review. MRP/ERP systems experience, preferably in small/mid-size company environment. Quick learner, ability to adapt to changing work environment, ability to handle multiple priorities, detail oriented, maintain. professional positive attitude; ability to work under pressure with minimal direction or supervision. Experience and proficiency with Solid Edge, AutoCAD, and/or Rhino skills are preferred. Previous experience with fabric cutting CNC (Eastman C-135, Gerber Z1, etc.) preferred.