Brunswick is the market leader in the marine, fitness, bowling and billiards industries; and our participation in these industries is deliberate. No company has Brunswick?s breadth and scope in the marine industry. No company equals Brunswick?s quality and innovation in fitness equipment. And no company possesses Brunswick?s knowledge and heritage in bowling and billiards.

About Us:
For more than a half of a century, Boston Whaler employees have helped boaters make the most of their precious time on the water by providing superior quality unsinkable boats. Each staff member – from our skilled craftsmen to our dedicated professionals – contribute to cultivating and growing one of the most recognized and admired brands in the marine industry. Successful Boston Whaler employees are those who appreciate the importance of teamwork, quality and accountability.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for researching, generating, developing and implementing mechanical, electrical, laminate, and structural system designs for all Boston Whaler products. This will include use of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to ensure designs are robust and manufacturing friendly. These systems must meet all necessary internal quality and supplier requirements and be executed in the most cost effective manner.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure reliable engineering and integration of boat systems to include but not limited to plumbing, fuel systems, water systems, hardware development, mechanical component layouts and lamination schedules. Ensure that designs meet all supplier, regulatory and internal quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure that equipment and component suppliers are consulted with during design and during the resolution of technical issues
• Provide accurate material and component specification for the sourcing of new and replacement components
• Ensure that new designs and components meet the cost, performance and functional requirements of the new and enhancement boat programs
• Work with suppliers on the development of new systems and components to ensure continuous improvement in the quality and value of our boats systems
• Development of new product ideas and systems in a form of 2D drawings and 3D CAD models prior to physical execution
• Generate engineering drawings for new designs and approve all prints for boat release
• Generate, review and approve engineering change notices (ECNs) as required
• Participate in manufacturing integration activities to ensure successful launches of new products and technologies as well as continuous improvement activities
• Support manufacturing and customer service on issues resolution
• Ensure that designs have been fully validated and that they meet necessary system specifications and performance requirements
• Utilize warranty data to identify issues related to mechanical systems for mitigation purposes
• Provide technical evaluations and reports on issues for customer service and field problems
• Ensure compliance with all necessary industry, domestic and international government regulations
• Ensure that all materials used in the manufacture of finished products have been tested and approved for quality and reliability
• Perform final system design verification tests as needed
• Ensure timely and adequate completion of all applicable phases of project
• Apply relevant voice of the customer and systems engineering input to designs
• Must be willing to travel (minimum 10%)

Education/Training
• Bachelor Degree in (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, related discipline) required
• Consideration will be given for candidates with significant work experience in lieu of education al requirements

Experience and Skills
• 3-5 years experience in marine product design preferred with knowledge of production processes.
• CAD experience; AutoCAD/Mechanical Desktop, NX, Catia or Pro E preferred
• 3-D modeling skills desirable
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience is a plus
• Commitment to quality and standards that are accepted by the industry
• Must interface well with other employee?s and departments throughout Brunswick as well as outside vendors, dealers and retail customers
• Must be able to work extra hours required to assume timely completion of critical projects
• Proficiency in all Microsoft office applications
• Problem solving and decision making abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About the Company:
For more than 50 years, Boston Whaler has been building superior quality unsinkable runabouts, cruisers and center console boats. Founded in 1958 and currently headquartered in Edgewater, Florida, the company’s unique foam-cored construction process contributes not only unsurpassed flotation, but superior ride characteristics and durability. The current product line ranges from 11-37 feet and is distributed around the world by a network of exceptional dealers. For more information about The Unsinkable Legend, please visit www.bostonwhaler.com. Boston Whaler is owned by Brunswick Corporation, the largest marine manufacturer in the world.

Brunswick Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans).