Marine Product Design Engineer

Brunswick Corporation; Vila Nova de Cerveira; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal allowance

Additional vacation days

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount programmes

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation in Portugal seeks a Development Engineer to design and integrate fiberglass, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for venture boat platforms. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing and product development to bring innovative marine products to market.

The role emphasizes 3D modeling, design for manufacturability, and rigorous verification while aligning with cost and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 1-3 years experience in marine product design preferred with knowledge of production processes.
• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo or Pro-E will also be considered.
• Strong 3D solid and free-surface modelling capabilities.
• Willingness to travel as required (minimum 10%).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D surface models for decks, liners and components to support 5-axis milling, tooling design and manufacturing activities.
• Support engineering and integration of fiberglass, structural, mechanical and electrical systems across new and existing boat platforms.
• Design, engineer and validate complex hinges, mechanisms and components for supplier manufacturing using 3D models and technical drawings.
• Complete engineering activities for assigned boat areas, including fiberglass design, hardware development, mechanical system routing and electrical layouts.
• Perform final system design verification testing to ensure compliance with system specifications and performance requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Support tooling development and manufacturing integration activities for new product launches.
• Provide accurate material and component specifications to support sourcing activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers in the development and continuous improvement of systems and components.
• Ensure designs meet functional, performance, quality and cost objectives.
• Generate, review and approve Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) as required.
• Participate in prototype development, testing and validation activities.
• Support Manufacturing and Customer Service teams in resolving technical issues and field concerns.
• Analyse warranty and product performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare technical evaluations, reports and recommendations related to product performance and customer concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry requirements and applicable domestic and international regulations.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) reviews for new and existing products.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time and meet project requirements.
• Apply customer feedback and systems engineering principles throughout the design and development process.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modelling

Engineering problem-solving

DFM

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

English fluency

Documentation & ECN

Quality & customer-focused

Education

Mechanical/Marine Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Pro-E

Job description

Brunswick Corporation in Portugal seeks a Development Engineer to design and integrate fiberglass, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for venture boat platforms. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing and product development to bring innovative marine products to market.

The role emphasizes 3D modeling, design for manufacturability, and rigorous verification while aligning with cost and performance targets.