Mercury Marine - Quality Engineer, Machining

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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. 

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Position Overview:

As part of the talented Quality team, you will be responsible for support and facilitation of the quality system in the machining process to assure ongoing improvements in quality performance and customer satisfaction. You will work closely with the plant departments to ensure continuity in company quality objectives, eliminating process waste and reducing variation. The Quality Engineer will work with employee teams and managers while exhibiting a professional and cooperative attitude. Experience with machining processes for aluminum materials is a plus. This role supports First Shift while working 7am-4pm, Monday through Friday.

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

Essential Functions:

• Promote and ensure quality activities in manufacturing and support functions to ensure plant quality objectives are met
• Deliver quality support to production with an emphasis on engine component machining
• Execute root cause analysis, consistently drive to reduce defects and lead product rework efforts; distinguishing common cause from special cause to tailor problem-solving methods
• Drive process/quality improvements using formal methodologies
• Ensure appropriate collection of quality data, analyze the data for trends, identify corrective action opportunities, and drive corrective action activities
• Coordinate part inspections as required & work with internal audit teams to ensure ISO procedures are being adhered to
• Provide an immediate communication bridge to production supervisors on status and resolution of quality issues that arise in machining as a top priority
• Lead and facilitate PPAP activities for current product and NPD
• Review/investigate internal customer complaints/issues to improve current control methods
• Coordinate, keep records and support rework and product holds
• Interface with assembly and/or sister plants
• Perform special assignments as required

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 engineering, Engineering Technology, or another related field
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a Manufacturing or Quality Engineer
• Knowledge of PPAP and Process FMEA activity for both current and new product launches
• Familiarity with GD&T; strong ability to read & understand blueprints, tolerances & symbols
• Experience with Statistical Process Control, auditing & ISO 9001:2015 Quality Systems
• Experience with Metrology & measurement techniques, & ability to interpret CMM data
• Good written and oral communication to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to have a hands-on approach at shop floor level, working with individuals to determine the “what is” and “what it should be”
• Results oriented individual; both quantifiable and quantitative
• Ability to develop a pull vs. push approach for quality within an organization
• Project leadership experience: organizational skills necessary to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience developing strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Self-motivated to deliver results and requires minimal supervision
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities while remaining tactful, professional, and flexible
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio. Statistical software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Associate with ASQ, desired
• Lean Six Sigma certification, strongly preferred
• Related work experience in a marine, automotive, or engine manufacturing plant is preferred

Working Conditions:

This is an on-site position in Fond du Lac, WI.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $84,500 - $136,100 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary