Industrial 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 part of the talented Mercury Marine – Manufacturing Engine Assembly team, you will support a department that builds a 75 HP or above inboard or outboard engine. You’ll develop, establish, update and maintain manufacturing standards to meet Mercury’s Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity goals. This is a unique opportunity allowing you to identify, define, and implement systematic improvement initiatives for both current and new product lines utilizing manufacturing lean principles and tools. Additionally, the engineer will collaborate and interact with multiple levels of cross-functional personnel to achieve the desired improvements. Once proficient in this role, you'll have the chance to mentor a line worker, helping them develop valuable career skills and they will assist you in obtaining time study videos, conducting SWI audits, and maintaining documentation for your department.

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

Essential Functions:

• Plan, establish and maintain sequence of operations to manufacture parts and promote efficient utilization of production manpower.

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, MBOM structure, process flows and other information to understand the manufacturing methods and activities.

• Establish and maintain product cost standards and manufacturing routings through routine process performance audits across multiple shifts of production.

• Analyze and implement line balance studies for new and existing product lines to support customer demand.

• Draft and design layouts of equipment, materials and workspace using computer aided drafting software and simulations to illustrate maximum efficiency.

• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine production system capacities, capabilities, labor requirements and mix-model production flow.

• Assist new product development projects by supporting creation (or update) of efficient production systems that integrate workers, machines, materials and information to manufacture products.

• Lead cross functional teams to review manufacturing operations, perform down time analysis, and identify and execute improvement opportunities.

• Develop, prepare and present costing quotes to support cost benefit analysis for continuous improvement activities.

• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to company rules and policies.

• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Lead Engineer

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 Industrial Engineering (or equivalent Engineering degree) is required

• Minimum 3 – 5 years relevant work experience

• Extensive working knowledge and understanding of diverse manufacturing operations

• Proficient in lean manufacturing tools and strategies, and process improvement methodologies

• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications

• Knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent 2D drafting software is desired

• Basic understanding of cost accounting concepts, techniques, and principles

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal Lean Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification
• Solid comprehension and listening skills
• Knowledge of ProPlanner Software to conduct line balances and publishing standard work instructions
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills, careful attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated, self-directed, results-oriented, and capable of working independently within deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high level of focus & flexibility

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