Supplier Quality Engineering Co-op

About the role

Mercury Marine – Supplier Quality Engineering Co‑op, Fond du Lac, WI. Onsite position, no travel required, no direct reports. Relocation assistance available. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not offered. Brunswick is a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next‑generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Mercury Marine, headquartered in Fond du Lac, WI, is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with your assigned supplier group to promote understanding of Mercury PPAP requirements (production part approval process).
• Evaluate supplier performance through auditing, sorting and corrective plan development.
• Mitigate risk through proactive analysis of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and procurement as new products are developed to identify sources or supplier technical competency requirements.
• Utilize personal influence to drive continuous improvements through the application of quality tools and techniques.
• Co‑op project opportunities: contribute to projects that benefit from diversity of thought and experiences; develop skillsets while working on an assigned product commodity.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a B.S. program with a major in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum second‑semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Availability to work full time (40 hours or more per week) through a full co‑op term running January to August 2026 or June to December 2026.
• Ability to enroll on a formalized co‑op program through your college or university.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing industry.

Working Conditions

• Learning Opportunities: hands‑on experience in a professional setting; apply academic knowledge to real‑world tasks.
• Project Work: supportive, collaborative environment; work on specific projects contributing to organizational goals.
• Hours: expected to work a full 40‑hour work week.
• Feedback and Performance Reviews: receive ongoing feedback and performance reviews throughout the assignment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary based on year in school/credits earned, degree, job‑related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Schedule

Full‑time schedule: 40 hours or more per week during the co‑op term.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.