Mercury Marine - Continuous Improvement/Process Engineering Co-op

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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. 

Continuous Improvement/Process Engineering Co-op

Co-op Dates: January - August, 2025 & May - December 2025

Work for the undisputed leader in the Marine Industry! Mercury Marine, a Division of Brunswick Corporation based in Fond du Lac, WI, is a unique, fun and rewarding place to work. Our fast-paced, high-energy environment fosters professional growth and satisfaction while recognizing and valuing individual performance.

If we can move boats through the water at record speeds, imagine what we can do for your career!

As a Continuous Improvement/Process Engineering Co-op, you will work collaboratively and independently with critical manufacturing, engineering, and transactional process leaders to help management achieve strategic goals and impact financial results. You will learn to challenge conventional thinking, and work as needed to support tactical efforts, serving as both a team leader and coach.

You will:

• Attain results in ambiguous and changing situations

• Mentor and lead diverse teams to attain project results while developing people

• Build rapport and influence others in a positive manner

• Solve technical problems using facts while managing change and project risk
  
  In addition to a great hands-on learning experience you will also acquire the skills needed to:

• Gain confidence in your ability to influence people and manage potentially contentious situations to a positive result

• Act as a liaison to all areas of the organization while you drive execution across manufacturing and transactional processes

Qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a degree related to Manufacturing Engineering emphasis or Operations Management

• A desire to reach beyond the typical engineering role into problem identification, solving and continuous improvement

• A desire to lead cross functional teams

• A desire to understand our marine industry customers and work to improve their experience on the water

• Minimum first semester junior status with 48 completed credits

• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full co-op term running January to August 2025 or June to December 2025

• The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your university

• Dependable, self-motivated and engaged learner

• Good communication skills

Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories including propellers, and SmartCraft electronics; Power Products Integrated Solutions; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com. 

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We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity E