Supplier Quality Engineering Program Manager

Brunswick Corporation•Fond du Lac, WI

1d•$103,200 - $144,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercury Marine is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineering Program Manager to help deliver an exciting funnel of new/existing products. As a Program Manager, you will lead, guide, and coordinate cross-functional teams through our product development process. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Supplier Quality, this highly visible role will also focus on analytic and strategic initiatives for product development and launch initiatives for their assigned product. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree
Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in project/program management are required
Supply Chain management experience is required
Proven success in project management and cross-functional team leadership
Strong data analysis abilities and software skills, including Microsoft Excel and Power BI; proficient with Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Proficient with engineering prints and specifications, APQP, and PPAP processes
Excellent time management and organization skills; able to manage multiple ongoing projects and adapt to changing business needs
Positive attitude, ethics, and international values to promote a healthy, diverse, high-performance culture
Possess strong communication skills, including written and verbal, as well as interpersonal skills
Analytic and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to digest complex information and make data-driven decisions.
Passionate problem solver and creative thinker with ability to pitch new ideas and be open to feedback.
Dynamic and agile: Ability to think in a creative and strategic way but are adept at delivering operationally to ensure tasks are followed through to completion.
Ability to work efficiently and flexibly to deliver results.
Strong decision-making and prioritization skills, especially when multiple trade-offs are involved and faster decisions are required
Change Management: Ability to adapt to change, anticipate future needs, is flexible, overcome resistance to change, and demonstrate managerial courage
Problem Solving: Is able to understand and evaluate complex issues and devise and implement successful solutions. Results oriented, can see hidden problems, takes a logical approach and probes fruitful sources for answers. Open-minded and transparent.
Decision Making: Uses critical thinking skills, has a track record of making high-quality decisions, does not hesitate when making decisions, is confident, and is action-oriented.
Possesses a can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond.
Ability to lead and train others.
Occasional day and/or overnight travel, up to 20%, domestic and international.
This role may also require occasional calls outside of normal business hours to support global operations and supplier coordination.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Responsibilities

Execute Supplier Quality activities for product development programs as part of a cross-functional team.
Develop, lead, and drive the project schedule and monitor/report progress on all key performance metrics (schedule, scope, cost, tooling, and risk) regularly.
Work collaboratively across multiple functional groups within Mercury Marine– with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, Marketing, Category, and more.
Approach your program with an ownership mentality, including in governance, KPI, and presentations to senior leadership, while maintaining Mercury’s consensus-based culture.
Assess risk, manage critical decision inputs & dates, generate & execute backup plans, and communicate status and program implications when exceptions arise.
Manage multiple programs from small to large scope.
Collaborate across multiple plants to engage stakeholders if needed.
Coordinate program review with supplier quality Managers and engineers on a monthly basis.
Perform risk management analysis to mitigate risks.
Manage the stage gate system of Mercury (HPPD) and APQP.
Develop a reporting system to show program performance to senior leadership.