POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for helping to guide the design of recreational sport and fishing watercraft. This position plays a key role in ensuring that all watercraft designs meet performance goals and comply with applicable safety and regulatory standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work closely with WRMG New Product Development Brand Managers, Industrial Designers, Marine Engineers, and Compliance Staff to ensure proper scantling development and performance for a wide range of aluminum and fiberglass watercraft.
- In-depth knowledge of design and regulatory guidelines including: ISO, DNV, GL, ABS, ABYC, CE and USCG.
- Provide expertise in weight analysis and CG prediction, hull form development, waterline prediction, hydrostatics, speed prediction, propulsion, resistance estimates and stability analysis.
- Provide expertise in simulation driven design optimization via Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI).
- Provide expertise in raw material selection and usage in composite structural design and manufacturing operations.
- Plan and execute verification and validation testing programs through the WRMG Engineering Laboratory and outside entities.
- Provide professional support for dealerships and customers
- All Other Duties As Assigned
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or higher in Naval Architecture with current PE License in Naval Architecture.
- B.S or higher in Mechanical/Marine Engineering with relevant marine design experience and current PE License in Naval Architecture will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as practicing Naval Architect in recreational marine industry.
- Previous experience with hydrostatic analysis software (Rhino/Orca3D preferred).
- Previous experience with CAD and FEA of marine structures (CATIA/SIMULIA preferred).
- Previous experience with CFD analysis of high-speed planing watercraft.
- Previous experience and familiarity with marine composite manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail. Excellent written and communications skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and statistical analysis software.
Desired Qualifications
- Boating enthusiast with at least 10 years of experience owning and operating watercraft.
- Strong desire to advance the state of the art in recreational watercraft design.
- Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10%
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Naval Architecture
- Current Professional Engineer license in Naval Architecture
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Marine Engineering with relevant marine design experience and a current PE license in Naval Architecture
- At least 5 years of experience practicing as a Naval Architect in the recreational marine industry
- Experience with hydrostatic analysis software; Rhino or Orca3D preferred
- Experience with CAD and FEA of marine structures; CATIA or SIMULIA preferred
- Experience with CFD analysis of high-speed planing watercraft
- Familiarity with marine composite manufacturing processes
- Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and statistical analysis software
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- At least 10 years of experience owning and operating watercraft
Bass Pro Shops Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bass Pro Shops and has not been reviewed or approved by Bass Pro Shops.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA/FSA options and an advertised employer HSA credit for eligible plans. Wellness programs plus life and disability insurance provide additional coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay are available for eligible team members. Hourly employees have seen enhancements to early‑tenure paid time off in recent updates.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Substantial merchandise discounts and savings at company restaurants, resorts, and attractions are a standout perk. A hardship fund offers one‑time grants for qualified needs.
Bass Pro Shops Insights
What We Do
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today we provide customers with premier destination retail in more than 150 locations across North America. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Guided by the visionary leadership of our founder and CEO Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is making a significant impact in on the future of conservation and the communities we serve. More than 40 years after Johnny began helping people connect with nature through a tiny bait shop, our conservation mission is to inspire people to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors. Beyond retail, Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of boats, plus award-winning resorts and nature destinations including Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Our passion for connecting people to nature extends to our CLUB program where customers earn points toward free gear and experiences, and a series of not-for-profit conservation attractions.
