Quality Engineer - Brunswick New York Mills

Are you ready for what’s next?

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. 

Are you ready for what’s next?

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.

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

As part of the talented Quality team, the role of Quality Engineer The role of Quality Engineer is a hybrid position of Supplier Quality, Internal Process, and Warranty in order to develop, deploy, and monitor quality processes while influencing improvement opportunities across the Brunswick Value Streams. The Quality Engineer oversees Verification, Validation, and Non-Conformance systems ensuring compliance to Brunswick drawings, applicable standards and customer value while optimizing the cost of Quality.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and deploy Built In Quality and COPQ across the value stream.
• Develop and implement Quality Plans for new products as part of the HPPD process.
• Serve as a consultative resource and collaborative partner to both customers and internal suppliers to ensure all needs and expectations are understood and addressed
• Process PPAP/FAI submissions to enable timely new product shipments
• Handle tactical quality issues both within the operation, suppliers, and external customers.
• Review Corrective Action submissions to verify root cause analysis is complete and measures are taken to eliminate future reoccurrence.
• Conduct quality performance analysis and proactively provide insightful information to Operations and Customer Service.
• Provide quality performance data as required to enable the assessment of past performance, ensure continued efficiency and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Document materials rejected due to quality issue to maintain inventory accuracy in MRB
• Conduct supplier quality performance analysis and proactively provide insightful information to the Buyer’s desk plan and the commodity team
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards relative to warranty agreements
• Work directly with Operations. Support internal audits against standards and provide analysis and development plans to improve.
• Handle tactical quality issues (spills, PPAP, etc) to assure containment and RCCA.
• Manage projects necessary to execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with the commodity strategy, and site Quality Goals.
• Perform Warranty and NPS analysis, driving RCCA for COPQ reduction.
• This position may require occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 10%.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, quality engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ certified Quality Manager, Engineer, or Auditor is preferred
• Lean six sigma Green or Black Belt certification with project experience is preferred
• Quality concepts: basic quality tools and problem solving techniques
• Understand measurement processes in a lab setting utilizing advanced measurement equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding data models and data mining
• Exposure to reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL, etc)
• High competency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Minitab.
• Project management skills: training and demonstrated successful use of tools
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail ensuring records and data systems are current and accurate
• NMMA Certification within 1 year of employment.
• Growing analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Requires excellent communication skills

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high sound levels, welding processes, moving forklifts, elevated loads, and close quarters. The successful candidate will demonstrate a safety mindset to other employees.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $69,000 - $110,500 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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.

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), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

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 valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

Lund 

Founded in 1948, Lund® has been producing aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats for generations in the heart of lake country in New York Mills, Minnesota. Today, Lund boats keep pace with advancing technology while honoring the traditions of a past which has made the name universally respected among fishermen and their families. Our skilled teams are crucial in how we build a robust line of boats to withstand the rigors of extreme environments, from the white-capped waters of the north to the massive reservoirs of the south.

Crestliner 

Established in 1946 during the post-WWII industrial boom, Crestliner boats are crafted with an all-welded aluminum construction with a relentless commitment to excellence. Forged with strength and defined by durability, Crestliner is a world-wide leader when it comes to the fishing boat industry. Manufactured in New York Mills, MN and Lebanon, MO, Crestliner prides itself in the highest quality construction and built in our safe, efficient, and rewarding work environment. Traditional methods are blended with the newest technology and combined with the incredible skills of our passionate employees, resulting in boats that provide lasting on-the-water memories throughout generations. 

Next is Now!

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 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. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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