Digital Surface Modeler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401k with up to 4% match

Health Savings Account

Wellbeing program

Product purchase discounts

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Digital Surface Modeler to develop conceptual and production-ready CAD models for marine products. The role involves working closely with engineering and design teams to ensure high-quality surface models that meet aesthetic and functional requirements.

Applicants should have a degree in Transportation or Product Design and at least 5 years of experience in digital surfacing with tools like Autodesk Alias. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Digital Surfacing, both Conceptual and Class-A surface models.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating knowledge of design fundamentals integral to proper surface execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD surface models for marine systems and components.
• Ensure surfaces meet aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements.
• Balance multiple CAD projects and meet program deadlines.

Skills

Autodesk Alias software

Surfacing abilities

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design or Product Design

Job description

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 a Digital Surface Modeler on the Industrial Design team, you will be responsible for developing both conceptual and production‑ready CAD surface models that become visible, customer‑facing products. This role partners closely with Mercury Marine’s Engineering, Product Integration, and Manufacturing team members to ensure surfaces meet aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements while supporting Mercury Marine’s premium brand and performance expectations. You will be required to utilize your unique skillsets to analyze and blend the inputs of form, proportion, and functional requirements into highly refined three‑dimensional digital models for marine propulsion systems, controls and associated components.

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

Essential Functions:

• Create both Conceptual and Class‑A surface geometry for customer‑facing marine systems, including exterior outboard cowlings, peripheral covers, touchpoint‑critical components, marine control systems, or hardware related to exterior displays.
• Develop Conceptual surface geometry when applicable to programs that require surface construction exploration, less defined constraints, and sensitivity to rapid iterations. Display high proficiency by interpreting 2D sketches and renderings, clay models, or foam mockups. Digital models may also be based on modifications to existing 3D surface models.
• Translating Industrial Design and Engineering criteria inputs into high‑quality CAD surfaces that meet requirements for digital craftsmanship standards on fit and finish. Display high technical proficiency ensuring G2/G3 surface continuity, curvature control, highlight quality, and draft‑ready geometry that can be turned into high fidelity prototypes or used 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, specific CFD analysis feedback, and DFM or Supplier‑based feedback loops.
• Balance multiple CAD projects, Data management responsibilities, and understanding engineering criteria effectively, with a strong focus on meeting program deadlines.
• Participate in Design reviews, Engineering reviews milestone gates, and overall technical program reviews.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design or Product Design
• 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, knowledge of design fundamentals integral to proper surface execution including proportions, volumes/masses and clean surface construction
• Proficiency in additional tools such as KeyShot, Adobe Creative Suite
• Aware of the most recent digital surface modelling techniques

The anticipated pay range for this position is $86,500 - $126,800 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 program. 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.

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 [e-mail] for support.

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