Industrial Engineer

Location: Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: Onsite

Travel Required: None

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $73,600 - $106,200

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 part of the Mercury Marine Manufacturing Engine Assembly team, you will support assembly operations that build Mercury Marine 75 HP and larger inboard and outboard engines. You will partner with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to develop, establish, maintain, and improve manufacturing systems and standards that support Mercury's Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity objectives.

This role provides the opportunity to identify, define, and implement systematic improvements for both current and new product lines using lean manufacturing principles and tools. Additionally, you will collaborate with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional engineering teams across the organization to drive sustainable operational improvements.

Once proficient in this role, you will have the opportunity to mentor a line worker, helping them develop valuable career skills while they assist you with time-study videos, SWI audits, and documentation maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Promote and support a safe work environment by developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, labor standards, and standardized work instructions that incorporate safety, ergonomic, and operational best practices.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, engineering, and safety teams to identify and resolve operational challenges that impact safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Develop, maintain, and audit manufacturing documentation, including Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs), PFMEAs, labor standards, and related process controls.
• Conduct time studies, process audits, and performance evaluations to ensure manufacturing standards accurately reflect current operations and business requirements.
• Support engineering changes and new product introductions by evaluating manufacturability, providing DFM/DFA feedback, and ensuring alignment between product design and assembly capabilities.
• Determine labor requirements, establish production capacities, and identify operational constraints to support production planning and customer demand fulfillment.
• Analyze and optimize line balancing, workstation layouts, material presentation, and process flow to improve efficiency, throughput, and labor utilization.
• Monitor manufacturing performance through data analysis, downtime studies, and production trend evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams in the execution and sustainment of productivity, quality, and cost-improvement projects.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support continuous improvement and capital investment opportunities.
• Mentor shop-floor personnel participating in manufacturing support programs, including time studies, process audits, and documentation maintenance.

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 Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, time studies, labor standards, and production metrics.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing business needs, including occasional support across multiple shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience in manufacturing operations, high-volume assembly environments, and new product introductions.
• Knowledge of ProPlanner, PINpoint MES, AutoCAD, or similar manufacturing and drafting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $73,600 - $106,200 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.

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.