Manufacturing Engineer
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, workflows, and production systems. This role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing waste, enhancing quality, and ensuring safe, reliable operations. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze data, solve problems, implement Lean initiatives, and support day-to-day manufacturing performance. In addition, this role partners closely with engineering and operations teams to support new product implementation (NPI) and ensure seamless production readiness for new and updated products.
Essential Functions
Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Develop and implement solutions using Lean, Six Sigma, and engineering principles to reduce waste and improve throughput
Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity assessments to support production planning
Maintain process documentation, standard work, and work instructions
Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to drive decision-making
Build reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate trends, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities
Present findings and recommendations to operations leadership and cross-functional teams
Support implementation of new equipment, tooling, or process upgrades
Lead small-to-medium projects focused on efficiency, quality, or safety improvement
Collaborate with quality, engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure successful project execution
Aid in root cause analysis and corrective action development (5Y, Fishbone, DMAIC, etc.)
Provide daily support to operations by troubleshooting process issues
Maintain close communication with supervisors, technicians, and operators to understand production needs
Support training and rollout of new procedures or process changes
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (BSIE, BSME, BSEE, Physics, Computer Science) or equivalent
Excellent MSOffice skills
Able to work independently and within groups
Able to synthesize a solution when design inputs are vague or incomplete
Strong communication skills
Flexible to ever-changing priorities and environments
Comfortable in multi-tasking situations
Selfless, can-do attitude
Preferred Qualifications
Skill with common 3D CAD software packages (Creo, Solidworks, Nx…)
Experience with marine and/or RV products
Familiarity with ABYC, NMMA, requirements
Experience with new product introduction cycles
Shop/Bench fabrication and/or assembly skills
Working Conditions
Noise and Dust: The environment may be noisy and dusty due to the movement of goods and machinery.
Temperature Variations: May experience varying temperatures
Physical Demands: The job often requires lifting and moving heavy objects, standing for long periods, and walking extensively.
Irregular Schedules: May need to work irregular hours, including weekends, to meet operational demands.
Safety Protocols: Must adhere to and enforce safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
Pay and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $62,800 - $90,800 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.
Brunswick offers and encourages growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we're proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!
This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.