Sea Ray Engineering Tech – Fabrication

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. 

Location: Sea Ray Tellico Plant

Workplace Category: Onsite

Travel Required: 10%

Direct Reports:  NO

Pay Range:  $23.07 - 26.54 - 30.01

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

Relocation: No

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

Position Overview: 

As part of the talent Sea Ray team, you will support manufacturing and product development by validating foam and upholstery components, assisting with prototype builds, and ensuring accurate, high-quality assembly processes. This role applies sewing and upholstery expertise to troubleshoot production issues, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve quality and reduce defects. Working cross-functionally, the Specialist helps develop tools, train production teams, support validation builds, and maintain engineering documentation, while promoting continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

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

Essential Functions:  

• Verify upholstery foam to patterns provided
• Verify upholstery skin files to foam and provide redlines to dxf files as needed
• Assist with sewing skin files for design validation
• Create substrate assemblies as needed for upholstery
• Create build jigs and templates as needed for accurate upholstery completion
• Train woodshop, sewing and upholstery on build of upholstery build 
• Lead & support root cause analysis of product build concerns
• Drive problem solving and corrective action of production challenges related to product
• Drive problem solving and corrective action to improve internal quality defects, as well as warranty failures.
• Identify critical to quality operations & checks required
• Revise engineering prints, as necessary, through the Engineering Change Process
• Create & implement engineering changes, as necessary.
• Support/Build offline Design Validation and Production Validation boats
• Primary focus in all aspects of sewing and upholstery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.     

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:  

•  3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment
• Prefer sewing and upholstery experience and technical skills
• Able to read and understand engineering prints
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word
• Must possess strong analytical skills
• Must be customer focused
• Able to work independently with little supervision and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all functional areas in the facility, supply chain, product development, and vendors
• Self-starter and detail oriented

Working Conditions:

• Shop floor working environment.
• Shop floor is non-climate controlled. Temperature fluctuates with outside environmental conditions, such as air temperature, radiant heat from sunlight, air movement, and humidity levels.
• Frequent exposure to high-temperatures, including a hot and humid environment, especially during summer months.
• Noise level is moderate with intervals of spikes
• Required to wear safety glasses, and utilize other safety equipment and personal protect equipment (PPE) while present on the production/shop floor.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, resins, fiberglass dust & cloths, epoxy, composites, and other chemicals.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of times.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, reach, climb, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $23.07 - 30.01, hourly.  The actual base pay offered will vary depending 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. 

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 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 Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, 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.

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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