Mercury Marine: Industrial Engineer Intern

Mercury Marine; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Marine, headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is seeking an Engineering Intern in Brownsburg, IN. You will collaborate with manufacturing professionals responsible for producing outboard and sterndrive motors, owning projects from inception to completion.

As part of a manufacturing team, you’ll participate in design reviews, analyze production data, and drive cost reductions. This paid internship runs May–August 2027, with full-time hours and on-site work at Plant 103-Brownsburg.

Qualifications

• Permanent US Work Authorization required.
• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant degree with a Manufacturing Engineering emphasis
• Availability to work full-time (40+ hours per week) through a full internship term running May through August 2027
• The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your university

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews to improve the manufacture of new parts and operations.
• Evaluate test/production data, prepare technical analysis, and recommend manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products or processes
• Design, plan, and conduct process improvement and/or cost reduction studies/projects on new and current products
• Evaluate vendor capability to provide required products, identify new vendor processes, and conduct tests to qualify new processes on our products.
• Effectively and quickly troubleshoot manufacturing problems to drive production execution and maintain daily productions schedules
• Analyze data and make recommendations that effectively reduce parts or process costs
• Effectively express your ideas, influence people, manage potentially contentious situations to a positive result and communicate with employees at all levels of an organization
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Dependable, self-motivated and engaged learner
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Location: Plant 103-Brownsburg, IN

Workplace Category: onsite

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $18.00-27.50

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

Yes

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Position Overview

As an Engineering Intern, you will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified manufacturing professionals who are responsible for the production and manufacture of outboard and sterndrive motors for the recreational boating industry. You will become an integral member of a manufacturing team committed to delivering superior results. You'll learn how to work with a team of managers, supervisors, technicians, and production employees on the plant floor, as you own and manage assigned projects from inception to completion.

Essential Functions

• Participate in design reviews to improve the manufacture of new parts and operations
• Evaluate test/production data, prepare technical analysis, and recommend manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products or processes
• Design, plan, and conduct process improvement and/or cost reduction studies/projects on new and current products
• Evaluate vendor capability to provide required products, identify new vendor processes, and conduct tests to qualify new processes on our products.
• Effectively and quickly troubleshoot manufacturing problems to drive production execution and maintain daily productions schedules
• Analyze data and make recommendations that effectively reduce parts or process costs
• Effectively express your ideas, influence people, manage potentially contentious situations to a positive result and communicate with employees at all levels of an organization
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Dependable, self-motivated and engaged learner
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

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

• Permanent US Work Authorization required
• Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant degree with a Manufacturing Engineering emphasis
• Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits
• Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full internship term running May through August 2027
• The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your university

Working Conditions

• Learning Opportunities: Our Student Program is designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional setting. You will work alongside experienced professionals and get a chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world tasks.
• Project Work: The work environment is supportive, collaborative, and conducive to learning. Student co-ops or interns typically work on specific projects or tasks that contribute to the organization’s goals. This may range from supporting larger projects to handling smaller, individual assignments.
• Hours: Co-ops and Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour work week
• Feedback and Performance Reviews: As a co-op or intern, you will receive feedback and performance reviews throughout your assignment. We value the importance for interns to understand their progress and areas for improvement.

The pay range for this position is $18.00-27.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, 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.

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 Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.

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