Principal Engineer - Racing

Brunswick • Fond du Lac, WI

76d • $100,900 - $160,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Engineer on the Mercury Racing Design Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to support design, testing, and development of Mercury Racing engines, drives, transmissions, and accessories. You will direct the work of on-site and remote design resources, including managing the work for several Engineers and/or Designers. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical component design.
• Experience performing in-depth engineering of mechanical components or systems; whether that is for new designs or troubleshooting existing designs.
• Ability to work independently on special, unique, and non-routine projects.
• Excellent at using Excel for calculating, compiling data, and graphing.
• Ability to interpret data and independently analyze component failures; and recommend component or system changes.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CAD and structural analysis software packages - preferably Creo (CAD), Creo Mechanism (Multi-Body Dynamics), and Creo Simulate (FEA).
• Good Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) skills.
• Familiarity with all relevant manufacturing processes including casting and forging processes, machining, and plastic injection molding.
• Experience in one or more of the following systems: Propellers, Hydraulic steering or trim systems, Bolted joints, Internal engine components, Engine induction and exhaust systems, Engine cooling systems, Fluid dynamics, Heat exchangers, Drivetrain components.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design of new components and systems from conception to production implementation.
• Work with Test and Development Engineering to establish Design Validation Plans.
• Work with Analysis Engineers to check robustness of designs.
• Work with Suppliers to develop best practices for manufacturing to assure quality and cost targets are met.
• Document design and test results, and provide feedback to the rest of the Engineering team.
• Work with Mercury Racing's Manufacturing team to develop best practices for assembly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• 401k (up to 4% match).
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution).
• Wellbeing program.
• Product purchase discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree