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Shape the Future of Marine Propulsion
 Thrustmaster
is a state of the art manufacturer of heavy duty commercial marine
propulsion equipment, including many types of unique propulsion
solutions. All products are developed in-house by our complete
staff of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic engineers.
Thrustmaster offers a unique place to work and innovate the future
of marine propulsion.
Passion for Quality
Thrustmaster products are the backbone
of many ships, crews and businesses worldwide. Our extreme attention
to product quality is crucial to the success of our customers
and deeply ingrained into our culture. Our employees share a
common passion for building quality products that is known throughout
the industry and among our top clientele.
Excellence in Teams and Products
Our teams are composed of the best in
the industry and work hard to achieve extraordinary results.
We strive for excellence in our work environment by driving efficiency
and quality in every aspect of the business. Our employees take
pride in creating a culture of motivated people who enjoy their
work and leave no room for any lackluster results.
Excellent Compensation
We expect exceptional results from our
teams and we reward them for their effort. Thrustmaster compensation
packages are very competitive with offerings well above the industry
average. Thrustmaster only employs the best minds in the industry
and our compensation packages are designed to ensure they reach
their full potential.
Thrustmaster of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We
offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical,
dental coverage and a 401(K) retirement plan in an exciting work
environment.
QUALITY ENGINEER
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quality Engineer is responsible for assisting the QA Manager
with quality related activities within the organization including
external audits and supplier management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with quality related activities required for design
and manufacture of marine propulsion equipment in accordance
with the company’s ISO 9001:Quality Management System.
- Review inspection data, address non-conforming materials
issues and consistent follow up with vendors and engineering
to evaluate root cause of non-conformity.
- Follow up with suppliers for non-conforming materials and
completion of corrective action plans.
- Evaluate vendor’s quality systems overseeing site audits
and manufacturing process capabilities.
- Excellent knowledge of GD&T
- High degree of knowledge of applications and limitations
of standard NDE methods
- Participate in design control activities with engineering
to identify quality related issues during the design phases of
product development and modification.
- Manage corrective/preventive action system and track corrective
action activities for supplier issues
- Conduct external audit activities and scheduled completions.
- Participate in third party audits and assessments.
- Interface and coordinate with customers, marine classification
societies, and project management to address/resolve quality
issues and concerns relative to non-conformance and corrective
actions.
- Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, shop routers,
manufacturing specifications, and quality control documents.
- Perform quality techniques to track, analyze and report on
materials, processes and products to ensure they meet the company's
quality standards.
- Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company
HSE standards and procedures.
- Interact and support a broad spectrum of personnel internal
and external to the company. Work effectively and efficiently
in both team-based and independent working environments to reduce
costs and add value to the organization.
- Provide effective management of subordinates to achieve desired
results. Attributes necessary to meet this need may include communications,
motivation, team building, employee involvement, diplomacy, delegating,
etc. skills as well as confidence and enthusiasm.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Quality
AssuranceManager.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
- BS in an Engineering discipline or a combination of experience
and education
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the
aptitude to write and update quality procedures and Work Instructions
(WI); and
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications software.
PREFERRED
- BSME’s degree from a four-year college or university;
- Knowledge of ISO 9001: requirements;
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer;
- ASQ Certified Black Belt; and
- Experience in compliance with ABS, DNV, LRS, BV, GL, CCS
or other marine classification society rules.
CUSTOMER SERVICE PROJECT
COORDINATOR
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Customer Service Project Coordinator will provide logistics
and parts sales support within the Customer Service group.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with Field Service Manager to track Field Technician
hours and manage efficient dispatching of resources.
- Produces monthly Customer Services business reports and distributes
to Customer Service team, and upper management.
- Develops part quotes and responds to customer RFPs as received.
- Tracks parts and service orders and advises Customer Service
team when orders are expected to be delayed.
- Provides communications as required to keep customer current
on delivery status of parts and service orders.
- Maintains proposal log and parts/service database.
- Providesbackup support for Field Service Administrator.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Good verbal and written communications skills, including
being able to clearly communicate difficult problems to a customer.
- Independent and proactive individual with above average organizational
skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft productivity software,
including Word, and Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, or other business
related field.
- Ten (10) years experience in Customer Service, Sales, or
Planning.
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
- MECHANICAL
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Field Service Technician provides support for installation,
troubleshooting and repairs of the company's marine propulsion
products and systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assemble, install, test, troubleshoot, and commission mechanically
and hydraulically-driven propulsion equipment on shipboard installations.
- Provide routine, scheduled, and on-call service.
- Troubleshoot and repair product failures and implement corrective
actions.
- Conduct dock and sea trials of installed propulsion equipment.
- Complete required service work documentation.
- Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company
HSE standards and procedures.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft productivity software, including
Word, Excel, and email.
- Must be able to travel up to 50% of your time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of ASEE-rated Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
level program in Mechanical or Industrial Technology or an equivalent
combination in experience, education, and/or training including
U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard trained in a mechanical or maintenance
discipline; and
- Five (5) years experience in installation, or testing of
mechanical rotating equipment or electro-hydraulic systems.
- Special consideration given to previous experience in repair
and maintenance of marine based mechanical systems.
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Field Service Technician provides support for installation,
troubleshooting and repairs of the company's marine propulsion
products and systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Install, wire, terminate, and test, electrical control panels,
motors, variable frequency drives, and other components on shipboard
installations.
- Install, test, troubleshoot, and commission electro-hydraulic
analog and digital PLC control systems on shipboard installations.
- Provide routine, scheduled, and on-call service.
- Troubleshoot and repair product failures and implement corrective
actions.
- Conduct dock and sea trials of installed propulsion equipment.
- Complete required service work documentation.
- Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company
HSE standards and procedures.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft productivity software, including
Word, Excel, and email.
- Must be able to travel up to 50% of your time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of any ASEE-rated Associate level program in Electronics
Technology or an equivalent combination in experience, education,
and/or training including U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard trained
in a electronic control systems or power systems; and
- Five (5) years experience in installation, or testing of
electro-hydraulic systems, to include PLC control systems, in
an offshore marine environment.
- Special consideration given to previous experience in repair
and maintenance of marine based electrical systems.
COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
JOB SCOPE
The Commissioning Engineer provides high level support for marine
propulsion system commissioning and overhauls, and performs troubleshooting
and repairs on the company's products and systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for preparing and executing
detailed commissioning and system overhaul plans.
- Work with customers, project managers,
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service to ensure systems
are installed and function correctly.
- Manage field crews and third party contractors
at customer locations to ensure successful completion of assigned
tasks.
- Conduct dock and sea trials of installed
propulsion equipment.
- Prepare detailed reports for customer
and TMOT management on job specific results.
- Troubleshoot and repair defects and product
failures, conduct root cause analyses, documents findings, and
recommends corrective actions.
- Assist with the training of contractors,
customers, and vendors on product operation and maintenance as
required.
- Assist with factory acceptance testing
of completed assemblies and components prior to shipping.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Good verbal and written communications
skills, including being able to clearly communicate difficult
problems to a customer.
- Independent and proactive individual with
above average organizational skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft productivity
software, including Word, Excel, and Project.
- Must be able to travel up to 30% of your
time
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
- Associates degree in electrical, mechanical,
or marine technology, or equivalent; and 10 years experience
in a similar position; and
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute
complex technical operations.
PREFERRED
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical
or Marine Engineering; and
- Five (5) years experience planning and
executing complex technical operations involving control systems,
mechanical rotating equipment or electro-hydraulic systems in
an offshore marine environment.
SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the application
of lean manufacturing principles in company operations, analyze
and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow,
and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency,
and any coordination with operations or facilities maintenance
for physical plant resource issues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, plan, direct, and coordinate lean manufacturing
processes for production of product.
- Work concurrently with engineering to develop new products,
ensuring that manufacturability and lean thinking is integral
to the products' design.
- Apply basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
(GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5M:1994.
- Assist with the design and development of special equipment,
tooling, fixturing, and/or evaluate or assist in the evaluation
of special or new manufacturing equipment or processes.
- Confer with subcontractor suppliers to determine product
specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials,
or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and
quality standards.
- Troubleshoot defects and product failures, conduct root cause
analyses, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure quality control in accordance with the company ISO-9001:2008
Quality Assurance System (QAS).
- Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company
HSE standards and procedures.
- Interact and support a broad spectrum of personnel internal
and external to the company. Work effectively and efficiently
in both team-based and independent working environments to reduce
costs and add value to the organization.
- Write program of machine instructions in symbolic language
to encode numerical control database to regulate movement of
machine along cutting path using Master Cam software.
- Write instruction sheets and cutter lists to guide setup
and operation of machine based on tool selection criteria.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Manufacturing
Engineering Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical,
Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Technology or seven (7)
years of equivalent education, training, and experience;
- Experience with 3D Solid Modeling, CADD, and CAM software
packages and advanced experience with CNC programming;
- Experience in developing and implementing Lean concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications software including
Project.
- Five (5) years experience industry experience with manufacturing
and machining processes; and
- Syteline experience a plus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical,
Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Technology or fifteen
(15) years of equivalent education, training, and experience;
- Advanced knowledge of 3D Solid Modeling, CADD, and CAM;
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Lean principles
- Advanced experience in CNC programming; and
- Ten (10) years experience industry experience with manufacturing
and machining processes.
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending upon background, education, training, and experience,
Senior Mechanical Engineers are involved in the design of mechanical,
electrical, electro-hydraulic, and systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under general supervision of the VP of Engineering , make
recommendations in the design and development of new products.
- Plan, conduct, and direct product engineering projects to
support manufacturing processes which are difficult and complex
in nature, necessitating the application of advanced engineering
knowledge.
- Perform structural and technical product designs, finite
element analyses, and other related engineering computations
as appropriate to education, training, and experience.
- Apply advanced engineering principals, theories, concepts
and techniques to tasks and projects that are within established
and appropriate industry standards.
- Apply basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
(GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5M:1994.
- Construct 3-D solid models of components and systems for
rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, function and motion
validation, mechanical design margin, and interference studies.
- Coordinate with quality assurance in the assessment and specification
of quality plans and processes in accordance with ISO-9001:2000
or regulatory or classification requirements.
- Provide appropriate engineering support for project activities
including proposals, contracts, procurement, manufacturing, testing,
installation, and customer acceptance trials.
- Oversee, evaluate, and assist with designs and development
of special equipment, tooling, and/or evaluate or assist in the
evaluation of special or new manufacturing equipment or processes.
- Originate and apply new and unique engineering methods and
procedures.
- Manage the preparation of bills of material, manufacturing
drawings and data, reference drawings and data, general arrangement,
electrical, control, piping and instrumentation drawings and
data, and detail drawings and procedures for handling, installation,
operation and maintenance.
- Ensure quality control in accordance with the company ISO-9001:2008
Quality Assurance System (QAS).
- Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company
HSE standards and procedures.
- Interact and support a broad spectrum of personnel internal
and external to the company. Work effectively and efficiently
in both team-based and independent working environments to reduce
costs and add value to the organization.
- Perform any other duties that maybe assigned by the VP of
Engineering.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science in Mechanical; and
- Five (5) years experience in the design and manufacturing
of rotating, electrical, electro-hydraulic, or marine propulsion
machinery and equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Mechanical; and
- Seven (7) years experience in the design and manufacturing
of rotating, electrical, electro-hydraulic, or marine propulsion
machinery and equipment or marine propulsion systems.
COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Commissioning Engineer provides high level support for
commissioning and system overhauls, and performs troubleshooting
and repairs of the company's marine propulsion products and systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and execute detailed commissioning and system overhaul
plans.
- Work with customers, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field
Service to ensure systems are installed and function correctly.
- Manage field crews and third party contractors at customer
locations to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Conduct dock and sea trials of installed propulsion equipment.
- Prepare detailed reports for customer and TMOT management
on job specific results.
- Troubleshoot and repair defects and product failures, conduct
root cause analyses, document findings, and recommend corrective
actions.
- Complete required documentation on service work to include
data entry to track service history.
- Assist with the training of contractors, customers, and vendors
on product operation and maintenance as required.
- Assist with factory acceptance testing of completed assemblies
and components prior to shipping.
- Ensure quality control in accordance with the company ISO-9001:2008
Quality Assurance System (QAS).
- Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with company
HSE standards and procedures.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Director
of Customer Service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in electrical, mechanical, or marine technology
and 10 years experience in a similar position; and
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex technical
operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Marine
Engineering; and
- Five (5) years experience planning and executing complex
technical operations involving mechanical rotating equipment
or electro-hydraulic systems, to include PLC control systems,
in an offshore marine environment.
TECHNICAL SALES MANAGERS
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of the Technical Sales Manager
is managing of all technical content in proposals and contracts
for Thrustmaster equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review, evaluate and formulate responses to customer specifications,
codes, regulations, etc.
- Define cost of compliance or reasoning for non-compliance
to inquiry specifications.
- Write technical proposals in response to inquiries.
- Conduct technical meetings with customers in coordination
with Regional Sales Managers and / or Sales Agents.
- Provide technical support to the worldwide sales force and
interact with customers and prospects as needed.
- Write and update product specifications as needed.
- Interact and support a broad spectrum of personnel internal
and external to the company.
- Work effectively and efficiently in both team-based and independent
working environments to reduce costs and add value to the organization.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Sales
Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors of Science Mechanical or Marine Engineering.
- Naval Architect.
- 10 plus years Experience in the Marine or Offshore Industry.
- Familiar with Industry Specifications for Marine Equipment.
- Classification Society Standards for Propulsion Equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering
- 10 years Experience of Application of Propulsion, DP and
Thruster Systems.
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