Lead Engineer - Technology Center

Boston Whaler•Edgewater, FL

90d•$82,600 - $133,000

About The Position

As part of the talented Brunswick Boat Group Technology Center team, you will be facilitating the development engineering, prototyping, validation, and integration for new Brunswick Boat Group Technology Center programs. Works with a team of engineers and PD&E management to ensure new boats are meeting the design intent, program deliverables and schedules are on track, and issues are being resolved prior to production release. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline
Consideration will be given for candidates with significant work experience in lieu of education requirements
5+ years experience in marine product design preferred with knowledge of production processes.
Computer Aided Design experience required (Siemens NX preferred and/or experience with SolidWorks, Catia, Creo or Pro-E)
3-D solid and free-surface modelling skills required
Proven ability to manage multiple projects tasks and provide direction to an engineering and product assembly team.
Commitment to quality and standards that are accepted by the industry
Must interface well with other employees and departments throughout Brunswick as well as outside vendors, dealers and retail customers
Must be able to work extra hours required to assume timely completion of critical projects
Proficiency in all Microsoft office applications
Problem solving and decision-making abilities

Nice To Haves

Boating experience is desired
Lean Six Sigma certification or experience is a plus
Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.
We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Responsibilities

Lead the development engineering activities for new product and facilitate engineering design reviews throughout Phase 3.
Manage the engineering contribution to the New Parts Matrix (NPM) and ensure engineers are keeping the NPM up to date.
Schedule and facilitate daily build huddles during the prototyping of new products.
Work with Engineering, Prototype, and Manufacturing to resolve issues during the prototype build to prepare for a successful launch in to production.
Assist the engineering team and program managers with approving vendor purchased parts for production.
Generate engineering drawings for new designs and approve all prints for boat release.
Lead manufacturing integration activities to ensure successful launches of new products and technologies as well as continuous improvement activities
Generate 3D surface models of decks, liners, and small parts to be utilized for 5-axis milling and tooling design
Complete engineering of assigned areas of a boat including fiberglass design, purchased parts and hardware development, mechanical system/hose routing, electrical layout, etc.
Design, engineer, and validate complex hinges and mechanisms for supplier fabrication using 3D models and 2D specification drawings
Provide accurate material and component specification for the sourcing of new and replacement components
Work with suppliers on the development of new systems and components to ensure continuous improvement in the quality and value of our boats systems
Ensure that new designs and components meet the cost, performance, and functional requirements of the new and enhancement boat programs
Generate, review, and approve engineering change notices (ECNs) as required
Ensure that designs have been fully validated and that they meet necessary system specifications and performance requirements
Utilize warranty data to identify issues related to mechanical systems for mitigation purposes
Provide technical evaluations and reports on issues for customer service and field problems
Ensure compliance with all necessary industry, domestic, and international government regulations
Ensure that all materials used in the manufacture of finished products have been tested and approved for quality and reliability
Perform final system design verification tests as needed
Ensure timely and adequate completion of all applicable phases of project
Apply relevant Voice of the Customer and systems engineering input to designs
Must be willing to travel (minimum 10%)