Metallic Materials Engineer

Brunswick Boat Group•Fond du Lac, WI

About The Position

As a Metallic Materials Engineer at Mercury Marine, you will apply knowledge of metallic alloys, processing methods, and material performance to support current products and new product introductions. You will independently manage materials test requests, including product and supplier component validation and failure analysis. This laboratory-based position involves approximately 75% materials testing setup and execution and 25% report writing and meetings. You will connect laboratory findings with manufacturing history and service conditions to develop practical engineering recommendations, while building proficiency in advanced characterization techniques with support from experienced specialists. The role includes evaluating metallic components for product validation, manufacturing support, and failure investigations; selecting suitable test methods and acceptance criteria with stakeholders; and providing material and processing recommendations for aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, and bronze alloys. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and purchasing teams; report results and recommendations; and safely operate assigned laboratory equipment in accordance with established training and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience in metallic materials, metallurgy, or manufacturing.
Hands-on laboratory testing and materials evaluation experience.
Experience contributing to failure investigations.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience in at least one manufacturing process or product area, including familiarity with process controls, typical defects, and their effects on component performance.
Hands-on exposure to SEM/EDS and/or XRD, including sample preparation, data acquisition, or interpretation for materials characterization or failure analysis.
Experience connecting laboratory findings with production or supplier process information to support root-cause investigations and verify corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute materials evaluations for product validation, manufacturing support, and failure investigations of metallic components.
Work with stakeholders to define engineering objectives, review component history and specifications, and select test methods, priorities, and acceptance criteria while balancing cost and turnaround time.
Conduct failure investigations using materials laboratory techniques to identify failure mechanisms and contributing factors.
Apply and develop proficiency in SEM, EDS, and XRD, as appropriate, with guidance on advanced operation and interpretation.
Provide material and processing recommendations for aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, brass, and bronze alloys, relating composition, microstructure, and processing history to component requirements and performance.
Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and purchasing to investigate material or process concerns, evaluate corrective actions, and collect technical evidence supporting new materials and processes.
Document test methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations in clear, concise, timely reports; distinguish supported findings from hypotheses and identify limitations or additional testing needs.
Present work results to internal cross-functional stakeholders and external supply-chain representatives as needed.
Safely operate assigned materials laboratory equipment within established training and procedures; perform routine equipment checks, calibration, and basic maintenance as qualified, and coordinate specialized testing when needed.