Manager, Quality

Brunswick Corporation • Merritt Island, FL

29d

About The Position

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Position Overview: The Brunswick Integrated Manufacturing Center’s Director of Quality will be responsible for developing and implementing quality strategies, systems, and processes to ensure the highest level of product quality and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, to drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization. The Quality Director will be responsible for both internal and external quality metrics and results. Work will be accomplished through collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders. As the director of the largest brands within the Brunswick Boat Group, this role will be a leader to drive best practices in quality across the entire boat group and industry. Join our dynamic and innovative team, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the quality standards of the marine industry. If you are passionate about driving excellence and are ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Quality role at the BIMC. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Must have an excellent knowledge of manufacturing quality standards and best practices
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred, willingness to become certified at a minimum of greenbelt within the first two years is required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in quality management within the aerospace, automotive industry or manufacturing industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in identifying risks to plans; knowledge and experience to quickly identify mitigation opportunities.
• Strong execution skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate others and affect change.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; ability to communicate technical requirements effectively across multiple business areas.
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making abilities, with a focus on data-driven problem-solving.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to address quality issues and build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively.
• Must have a proven track record of being able to influence and coordinate personnel and resources not within their immediate control.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and customer experience.
• Establish and maintain quality standards and procedures across all manufacturing phases, from design to production to delivery.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for quality-related problems, working to eliminate defects, reduce warranty claims and improve customer satisfaction
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to monitor compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product development ensure the effective integration of quality into all processes, products, and services.
• Develop and implement a robust supplier quality management program to evaluate, monitor, and improve supplier performance.
• Implement and maintain supplier corrective action processes to address non-conformances and ensure root cause analysis and timely resolution.
• Measure, track, trend and create proactive action plans for quality and customer satisfaction across the entire brand
• Baseline current and improve upon quality goals, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives focused on continual improvement and reduction and process variation
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization through training, workshops, and quality awareness campaigns.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to drive root cause analysis and action planning
• Consistently exhibit company values in all interactions with associates and customers
• Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable.

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager