Mechanical Design Engineer

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality.

Position Overview:

As a Design Engineer on the Drive Systems Engineering team, you will be responsible for the design, development, validation planning and execution, and production release of mechanical drivetrain components on marine outboards and sterndrives.  Mercury Marine offers a unique, challenging, and rewarding work environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance in designing components to support the recreational and commercial marine industries.  You may have responsibility for transmissions and gearcase systems and related components such as shafts, bearings, gears, housings, seals, clutches, shift linkages, and shift actuation.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Design and analyze mechanical drive components (gears, shafts, bearings) using engineering software

• Design housings and sealing methods for gearcases and transmissions

• Design shift mechanisms and clutches

• Support development of other systems related to the gearcase including water intake, water pump, engine exhaust, hydrodynamics

• Identify, generate, and compare concepts and solutions to technical problems while showcasing compromises (fit and finish, cost, mass, schedule, resources, manufacturability, etc.) through competitive assessments, concept trade off studies, cross functional reviews, etc.

• Suggest solutions to technical issues and drive/track the corrective actions, validation testing, and production implementation of those solutions for projects in both new product development and current product improvement. 

• Develop test procedures and design standards to guide future project work

• Provide support for Current Product Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve and implement solutions to technical issues. 

• Develop and execute FMEAs, DVPs, component/system test plans, write and execute test requests

• Analyze test data and results to inform decision making

• Use DFSS tools in design and problem solving and facilitate failure analysis

• Participate in cross functional communication and issue resolution (Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Current Product, Supplier, Technicians, System Testing, Purchasing, Supplier Quality)

• Maintain high level of engineering excellence (creativity, drawings, craftsmanship, usability, functionality, etc.)

​Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 1 year of experience or prior internship / co-op experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of drive systems and engineering principles

• Understanding of a variety of manufacturing/machining processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with marine propulsion systems or boating in general

• Knowledge of six sigma tools and application

• Experience with use of the FMEA process

• Understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

• Ability to utilize Creo for 3D model evaluation or component analysis

• Experience within Teamcenter engineering or similar PLM software/Change Release Process

The anticipated pay range for this position is $61,400 - $98,600 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualific