Product Application Engineer

Brunswick Boat Group•Saint Cloud, FL

3d•$86,500 - $126,800•Remote

About The Position

The Product Application Engineer provides global technical support to Mercury Marine delivery partners and customers. The role participates in new product development, develops engineering tools that support quality propulsion-system installations, and coordinates with marine manufacturers to develop system-engineering solutions for marine propulsion issues. The engineer coordinates resolution of current product concerns and leads onsite launches of new and current Mercury products at boat OEMs. The position is based in Central Florida and provides support to marine manufacturers in that region. Travel is required 40% of the time, and the position has no direct reports. The role works with boat builders on propulsion-system integration, including bills of materials, structural reviews, installation and sea-trial reviews, vessel personalities, performance optimization, and issue resolution. It also supports installation audits and training, product-improvement and integration projects, new technology advancements, dealer meetings, and customer events. The stated annual pay range is $86,500–$126,800, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation, a 401(k) with up to a 4% match, a Health Savings Account with company contribution, a wellbeing program, and product purchase discounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or another technical marine certification with equivalent work experience.
Knowledge of marine engines, engine systems, and electronic controls.
Knowledge of system-engineering methods.
Knowledge of the marine industry and basic vessel design.
Ability and willingness to perform vessel testing, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Proficiency with computers and common software programs.
Exposure to or working knowledge of Six Sigma problem-solving tools.
Ability to participate in team-based work groups.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
Strong negotiation and selling skills.
Ability to remain calm and effective when dealing with difficult or unexpected situations.
Basic project-management skills.
Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s 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 voice-of-customer data and communicate it to the organization.
Communicate Mercury new-product changes to boat OEMs through ACTION presentations.
Help boat builders integrate marine propulsion systems, including bills of materials, structural reviews, installation and sea-trial reviews, vessel personalities, performance optimization, and issue resolution.
Coordinate resolution of current product concerns by defining problems, managing interim containment actions at OEMs, implementing permanent corrective and preventive actions, and documenting issues in Mercury’s CPR System.
Ensure OEM propulsion-system installations meet Mercury Marine requirements.
Conduct and document annual installation audits on current-production boat models and champion resolution of issues identified in audits.
Support integration of current products into new boat models.
Support and facilitate propulsion-system installation training for OEM installation technicians.
Create and manage vessel personalities.
Participate in product-improvement projects, engine/boat integration projects, and customer-driven new-technology advancements.
Support dealer meetings and customer events as required.
Provide technical support to delivery partners and customers, participate in new-product development programs, and coordinate system-engineering solutions with marine manufacturers.
Lead onsite launches of new and current Mercury products at boat OEMs.