Product Application Engineer

Brunswick Corporation•Miramar, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Application Engineer, you will be responsible for providing global technical support to Mercury Marine’s delivery partners and customers. You will participate in new product development programs, develop engineering tools that enable quality propulsion system installations and coordinate with marine industry manufactures to develop system engineering solutions to problems involving marine propulsion systems. In this role you will also coordinate the resolution of current product issues and leads the onsite launch of new and current model Mercury products at the boat OEM. This position will be based in Central / South Florida and will provide critical support to marine manufacturers in that region.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or other Technical Marine Certification with equivalent experience
5 or more years of experience working with marine engines, engine systems, electronic controls and basic vessel design
Knowledge of System engineering Methods
Able and willing to perform in vessel testing, trouble shooting and repairs
Exposed to or working knowledge of 6 Sigma problem solving tools
Strong interpersonal relationship skills and negotiation and selling skills
Ability to remain calm and effective when dealing with difficult or unexpected situations
Ability to travel 4 days a week

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in Engineering
Knowledge of vessel performance optimization
Knowledge of Naval Architecture Principles
Knowledge of Noise, Vibration and Harshness Principles
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis
Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher

Responsibilities

Gather fact based, measurable VOC data & communicate to organization
Communicate Mercury new product changes to boat OEM's via ACTION Presentations
Assist boat builders with the integration of marine propulsion systems BOM's, Structural Reviews, Installation & Sea Trial Reviews, Vessel Personalities, Performance Optimization, Issue Resolution
Champion Resolution of Current Product Concerns
Create clear and concise problem definitions
Manage interim containment actions at the OEM
Implement permanent corrective actions and prevention.
Document issues in Mercury's CPR System
Ensure OEM propulsion system installations meet Mercury Marine's installation requirements.
Perform and document annual installation audits on current production boat models.
Champion resolution of installation issues documented in audits.
Support the integration of current products into new boat models.
Support, facilitate propulsion system installation training of OEM installation technicians
Create and manage vessel personalities
Participate in product improvement projects, engine/boat integration projects and new technology advancements driven by customer needs.
Support dealer meetings and customer events as required