Josh Gierer Pro

-Lead engineering and technical oversight for the construction and repair of large commercial and specialized vessels, directing multidisciplinary engineering teams through all phases of design, production, and delivery. Serve as the primary technical authority for newbuild projects, ensuring alignment with Class, USCG, customer specifications, and shipyard capabilities.
-Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineering staff across multiple disciplines, fostering a high-performance culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
-Drive resolution of complex engineering challenges through cross-functional collaboration with design, production, supply chain, planning, and regulatory stakeholders.
-Oversee review, interpretation, and integration of Class/Flag rules, regulatory requirements, and owner specifications into shipyard engineering outputs.
-Manage engineering deliverables, schedules, and priorities to support production milestones and reduce bottlenecks in manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.
-Lead technical coordination with external naval architects, design partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies (ABS, USCG) to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
-Identify engineering risks early and implement proactive solutions to support cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
-Support development of change orders, technical evaluations, and scope clarification for suppliers and subcontractors.
-Champion process optimization and engineering best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy across project teams.

- Lead design for new Manitou, Alumacraft, Telwater and Rotax cutting-edge designs averaging 1 new boat launch per year for each company.
- Manage the BRP Marine Design team of 8 professionals including designers, CAD modelers and model makers resulting in eNSP of 50, 12 points above the BRP average and 0% turnover in staff during my tenure as leader
- Analyze product research and competitive benchmarking leading to 9 international design awards
- Partner with the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure design and development alignment
- Consistently lead my team to produce monthly on time status reports year over year
- Spearhead cross-functional, collaborative brainstorms and design and engineering critique sessions leading to award-winning, industry first Rotax outboard engine, Manitou pontoons, and Alumacraft fishing boats
Manage relationships and component development with suppliers
Experience with aluminum manufacturing processes, injection molding, aluminum stamping, roto-molding, thermoforming, vac-forming, casting, extrusion, and additive manufacturing
- Conceptual sketching, rendering and 3D modeling

- Managed the design and engineering team in the development of new Crest pontoons boats
- Directed the R&D department with new prototypes ensuring the design intent was achieved
- Collaborated with production engineering and factory line workers to help solve any production issues
- Lead weekly product development status update meetings to ensure project timelines were on track
- Managed the development of new molds and fiberglass parts, lowering the percentage of parts needing rework
- Developed new concepts and created 3D models for 5 axis routers to produce molds for production
- Lead design reviews, focus groups, and product research to ensure consumers’ needs are met

- Lead all the design and engineering for Sailfish and Southwind boats including exterior and interior styling, as well as systems layout including electrical, plumbing, fuel, and stringers systems
- Managed the mold making department in new mold production, modifications, and maintenance to ensure the molds produce the highest quality parts
- Conducted product research and competitive analysis to create a competitive product
- Created new concepts and 3D modeling for 5 axis routers to create new molds for production
- Oversaw prototype builds to ensure the design was upheld and fit and finish was perfect moving into production

I designed merchandising products, POP displays, cabinetry, show cases and illustrations for many well known soft drink and beer brands such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Red Bull, and Anheuser Busch. My duties include project management, research, concept sketching, 3D CAD and rendering. I work closely with the Engineering team to bring the concepts to reality.

Conceptual development and design for clients including: Chris Craft, Avalon, Oceaneering, Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Coinco. I am involved in all aspects of the business including sketching, rendering, 3D modeling, prototyping, client relations, legal documentation and accounting

I was involved in the development of new attraction all over the world including theme parks, theme park rides, zoo exhibits, museums and commercial buildings. My duties included concept sketching, rendering, sculpting and 3D modeling. Projects include: Bush Gardens, Tampa, Bush Gardens-Williamsburg, Ocean Dream World-China, Niagara Falls visitor center, Discovery Cove- Orlando, Sea World- San Diego, Sea World- Orlando and Kennedy Space Center.

Conceptual Design for Boston Whaler products. Work included concept sketching, rendering, 3D Modeling, 3D rendering, full scale mock ups, research, and giving presentations to upper management and dealers.