Manufacturing Engineer

Brunswick Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 62,800 - 90,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Well-being program

Job summary

A global marine leader is seeking an early career engineer to join their Plant 17 Engineering team. This role entails providing hands-on technical support in Mercury’s aluminum foundry, where you will own a family of castings from melt to finish. You will collaborate closely with operational teams to enhance processes, support new program launches, and ensure high-quality production. Competitive compensation is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, making this an exciting opportunity to advance your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in a high-production metal casting environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical engineering support across the casting process.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in casting quality.
• Collaborate with teams to support new casting program launches.

Skills

3D CAD software

Team-oriented mindset

Data analysis

Microsoft Office 365 applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering

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 part of the talented Plant 17 Engineering team, you will play a hands‑on, high‑impact role in Mercury’s aluminum foundry, owning a dedicated family of castings from melt to finished part. This role is ideal for an engineer early in their career who wants to work directly on the shop floor, apply engineering fundamentals in a real manufacturing environment, and see your ideas turn into castings that meet and exceed customer expectations. You will partner closely with operators, tooling, quality, and downstream teams to improve processes, solve production challenges, and support new program launches in a fast‑paced, high‑volume foundry.

Essential Functions

• Provide hands‑on technical engineering support across the full metal casting process, from melt, cast, finishing to downstream operations.
• Develop technical ownership as the subject matter expert for a defined family of castings
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving casting quality, extending tool life, increasing trimming and finishing efficiency, reducing cost, and improving safety.
• Support new casting program launches by providing DFM input and collaborating with tooling, simulation, and project management teams.
• Maintain tool maintenance and part quality records to support troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and long‑term process stability.
• Understand and improve how casting quality impacts downstream operations such as trimming, machining, leak testing, and painting.
• Read and interpret casting and machining prints, tolerances, and CMM reports.
• Serve as a key contributor to the PPAP process, supporting documentation, validation, and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering or related field
• Experience with 3D CAD software
• A team‑oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a foundry environment
• Ability to analyze process data to identify issues, support troubleshooting, and drive improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Teams, SharePoint, and Planner

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a high‑production metal casting environment

Working Conditions

• This position works in a Foundry environment

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is 62,800 – 90,500 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based 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. 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.

Benefits

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick’s comprehensive and high‑quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well‑being 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!

About Mercury Marine

Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry‑leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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.

EEO laws and E‑Verify

For more information about EEO laws, click here. Brunswick Corporation participates in E‑Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify.