Digital Surface Modeler

Mercury Marine; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 86,500 - 126,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with up to 4% match

Paid vacation

Health Savings Account company contribution

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is looking for a Digital Surface Modeler. In this role, you'll develop conceptual and production-ready CAD surface models for marine systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Transportation or Product Design and at least 5 years of experience in digital surfacing, with exceptional skill in Autodesk Alias software. The position offers a salary range of $86,500 – $126,800 annually, plus benefits such as medical, dental, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital surfacing, both conceptual and Class-A.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating surfacing abilities and knowledge of design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual and Class-A surface geometry for marine systems.
• Translate Industrial Design and Engineering criteria into CAD surfaces.
• Manage multiple CAD projects and meet program deadlines.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Alias

Digital surface modeling techniques

Surfacing abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design or Product Design

Tools

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position Overview

As a Digital Surface Modeler on the Industrial Design team, you will develop conceptual and production‑ready CAD surface models that become customer‑facing products. You will partner with Mercury Marine’s Engineering, Product Integration, and Manufacturing teams to ensure surfaces meet aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements, supporting the premium brand and performance expectations.

Essential Functions

• Create both conceptual and Class‑A surface geometry for customer‑facing marine systems, including exterior outboard cowlings, peripheral covers, touch‑point‑critical components, marine control systems, or hardware related to exterior displays.
• Develop conceptual surface geometry for programs requiring surface construction exploration, less defined constraints, and rapid iterations. Interpret 2D sketches, renderings, clay models, or foam mockups, using digital models based on existing 3D surface models when appropriate.
• Translate Industrial Design and Engineering criteria into high‑quality CAD surfaces meeting digital craftsmanship standards, ensuring G2/G3 surface continuity, curvature control, highlight quality, and draft‑ready geometry for prototypes or downstream into production‑intent Class‑A surface data.
• Maintain surface integrity through design changes and feedback loops from Engineering criteria, packaging requirements, tooling/molding requirements, CFD analysis feedback, and DFM or supplier‑based feedback.
• Balance multiple CAD projects, manage data, and meet program deadlines with a focus on engineering criteria.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering reviews, milestone gates, and overall technical program reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design or Product Design.
• At least 5 years of experience in digital surfacing, both conceptual and Class‑A surface models.
• Exceptionally strong proficiency with Autodesk Alias software.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating surfacing abilities and knowledge of design fundamentals (proportions, volumes/masses, clean surface construction).
• Proficiency in additional tools such as KeyShot and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Awareness of the most recent digital surface modeling techniques.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated pay range is $86,500 – $126,800 annually, with a base pay determined by qualifications, experience, business needs, and location. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and more.

EEO Statement

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 federally, state or local law‑protected characteristic. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].