Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Weld

Position Overview

As part of the talented Harris Fort Wayne team, you will play a key role in sustaining and advancing the welding and fabrication processes that power Harris Pontoon Boats. In this role, you’ll bring expertise in metallurgy and failure analysis to support the performance and durability of aluminum boat chassis, while also helping drive innovation through the implementation of automated weld cells. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support ongoing growth and expansion.

Essential Functions

• Provide production support to the manufacturing team.
• Assist with evaluating and resolving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity issues.
• Provide technical support for fabrication equipment such as manual welders, robotic welders, sheet rollers, and other custom equipment used to fabricate aluminum pontoon boat chassis.
• Identify, design and implement new fixtures and tools to improve quality, reduce scrap, and improve throughput.
• Analyze throughput of production lines and implement improvements using time studies, line balancing, and other lean manufacturing methods.
• Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions and labor standards.
• Participate in the new product development (NPD) process to ensure the product design incorporates design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Participate in manufacturing readiness activities in preparation for new product introduction (NPI).
• Participate in capital projects from cost justification through implementation.
• Act as a liaison between production team, design team, and other departments.
• Communicate effectively to management, peers, operators, and conduct training as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical experience working in a fabrication engineering department.
• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering (WE), Welding Engineering Technology (WET), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong technical expertise in welding processes, welding equipment and welding recipe development including metallurgy (preferably aluminum).
• Programming experience with weld robots and other types of automation.
• Strong computer skills including MS-Office (specifically strong Excel skills).
• 3D CAD experience. SolidWorks preferred. Will use 3D models to program equipment and develop fixtures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated problem solving, innovation, team participation, and self-motivation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Experience with lean six sigma and root cause determination tools such as DMAIC, 5-Why, 8-D, and 5SD.
• Experience leading Kaizen events.

Work Environment

Environmental demands is seasonally exposed to various temperatures.

Additional Comments

The essential functions and physical demands have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $84,500 - $123,900 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more.

About Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide. Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities, our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations, you'll be part of a united team committed to delivering exceptional experiences on the water.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Brunswick Corporation

Brunswick Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.