Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Weld

Brunswick; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid vacation

HSA with company contribution

Wellbeing program

Product discounts

Job summary

Brunswick Fort Wayne is seeking a welding engineering expert to sustain and advance aluminum pontoon boat chassis, applying metallurgy and failure analysis to improve durability. You’ll design fixtures, implement automated weld cells, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive lean improvements and support new product introductions. The role requires strong welding expertise, CAD skills, and factory-floor leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical experience in a fabrication engineering department.
• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering (WE), Welding Engineering Technology (WET), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong expertise in welding processes, welding equipment and welding recipes including metallurgy (preferably aluminum).
• Programming experience with weld robots and other types of automation.
• Strong MS-Office, especially Excel.
• 3D CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred; use 3D models to program equipment and fixtures.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Problem solving, innovation, teamwork and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support to the manufacturing team.
• Resolve safety, quality, delivery and productivity issues.
• Provide technical support for fabrication equipment (manual and robotic welders, sheet rollers, etc.).
• Design and implement fixtures and tools to improve quality and throughput.
• Analyze throughput and apply lean improvements (time studies, line balancing).
• Create and maintain process documentation and labor standards.
• Engage in NPD/NPI to ensure DFM.
• Lead manufacturing readiness for new product introductions.

Skills

Welding processes

Robotic welding

3D CAD

Excel

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering / Welding Eng Tech / Mechanical / MET / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Welding robots

Automation equipment

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.

Location: Ft Wayne, IN Workplace Category: Onsite Travel Required: No Direct Reports: No Pay Range: $84,500 - $123,900 Relocation: Yes 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.

Position Overview

As part of the talented Harris Fort Wayne team, you will play a key role in sustaining and advancing the welding and fabrication processes that power Harris Pontoon Boats. In this role, you’ll bring expertise in metallurgy and failure analysis to support the performance and durability of aluminum boat chassis, while also helping drive innovation through the implementation of automated weld cells. You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support ongoing growth and expansion. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions

• Provide production support to the manufacturing team.
• Assist with evaluating and resolving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity issues
• Provide technical support for fabrication equipment such as manual welders, robotic welders, sheet rollers, and other custom equipment used to fabricate aluminum pontoon boat chassis
• Identify, design and implement new fixtures and tools to improve quality, reduce scrap, and improve throughput
• Analyze throughput of production lines and implement improvements using time studies, line balancing, and other lean manufacturing methods
• Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions and labor standards
• Participate in the new product development (NPD) process to ensure the product design incorporates design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities in preparation for new product introduction (NPI)
• Participate in capital projects from cost justification through implementation
• Act as a liaison between production team, design team, and other departments
• Communicate effectively to management, peers, operators, and conduct training as needed

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical experience working in a fabrication engineering department
• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering (WE), Welding Engineering Technology (WET), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), or Manufacturing Engineering
• Must have strong technical expertise in welding processes, welding equipment and welding recipe development including metallurgy (preferably aluminum)
• Programming experience with weld robots and other types of automation
• Strong computer skills including MS-Office (specifically strong Excel skills)
• 3D CAD experience. SolidWorks preferred. Will use 3D models to program equipment and develop fixtures
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated problem solving, innovation, team participation, and self-motivation

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with lean six sigma and root cause determination tools such as DMAIC, 5-Why, 8-D, and 5S
• Demonstrated use of PFMEA to be proactive in improving manufacturing processes
• Experience leading Kaizen events

Work Environment

Environmental demands is seasonally exposed to various temperatures.

Additional Comments

The essential functions and physical demands have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $84,500 - $123,900 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. 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.

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 Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide. Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities, our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations, you'll be part of a united team committed to delivering exceptional experiences on the water.

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.

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Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.