Senior Structural Engineer - Brunswick Boat Group Technology Center
About The Position
As part of the talented Brunswick Boat Group Technology Center team, the senior structural engineer position is responsible for leading the composite and structural system designs for the Brunswick Boat Group Technical Center (BBGTC) and will play a key role in new product development of Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, and Navan product lines. A successful candidate for this position will be familiar with both analytical and experimental methods for design and validation of composites, metallic structures, fastenings, and mechanisms. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related discipline
- Extensive experience in structural analysis and design, particularly with composite and metallic structures
- Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis tools (Altair HyperMesh preferred or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production constraints
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and provide technical direction within cross‑functional teams
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Marine industry experience and knowledge of boat construction methods
- Experience with fiberglass composite manufacturing processes including infusion and RTM
- Familiarity with Siemens NX, SolidWorks, and/or Creo (Pro/E)
- Experience with data acquisition and test systems (e.g., Simcenter Testlab, Dewesoft, Somat eDAQ)
- Knowledge of NMMA, ABYC, and ISO standards
- Prior mentoring or technical leadership experience
- Design for Six Sigma certification or experience
- Boating experience and passion for the marine industry
Responsibilities
- Lead structural analysis and design activities using FEA and other CAE tools across boat structures, including composites, metallic structures, and fastenings
- Develop robust structural solutions that optimize material usage to achieve weight, cost, and performance targets
- Design and evaluate composite laminate schedules for structural members and molded components using open- and closed molding processes
- Ensure all designs are fully validated through appropriate analysis, testing, and correlation methods
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including design, manufacturing, testing, suppliers, and program management
- Mentor and coach engineering team members in areas of structural analysis, composites, and best practices
- Ensure compliance with applicable NMMA, ABYC, ISO, and other domestic and international regulatory requirements
- Review, generate, and approve engineering change notices (ECNs) as required
- Apply Voice of the Customer and systems engineering inputs to design solutions
- Author and review technical reports, analyses, and design documentation
- Stay current with emerging design, analysis, and experimental methodologies through research and internal collaboration
- Support prototype builds, testing activities, and occasional on site evaluations
- Occasional travel required (approximately 5%)
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation
- 401k (up to 4% match)
- Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
- well-being program
- product purchase discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
