Location: Fond du Lac, WI
Workplace Category: Hybrid; 3+ days in office per week
Travel Required: Regular; 25- 40%
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
Position Overview: Mercury Marine is seeking a
Supplier Quality Engineer - Coatings and Further Processing to drive process and product improvements, support new product development, and lead APQP processes where applicable. This role will serve as the subject matter expert who will collaborate and guide engineering development, ensure appropriate part zoning, develop inspection criteria / training with suppliers, and lead design for manufacturing activities.
This role involves all supply management and manufacturing aspects including but not limited to supplier quality program development, and oversight. The candidate should have proven analytical, project management, personnel management, and interpersonal skills.
- Subject matter expert (SME) for all Mercury related surface cleaning, preparation processes (phosphatizing, E coat, anodizing, passivation, plating, blasting, etching, etc.), along with all coating processes including powder, E coat, and liquid technologies.
- Work closely with Mercury Marine's Material Science group to share a common vision of performance and aligned with appropriate paint to use for given environment.
- Use statistical tools (DOE, MSA/Gage R&R, Process capability, and Statistical Process Control) to drive process and product improvements.
- Suggest and drive improvement ideas to suppliers' surface preparation and coating operations.
- Training (if needed) at the part supplier to assist with skills and / or inspection criteria.
- Review all externally painted part zoning and contrast against the zone definitions to ensure all zoning is appropriate, realistic, and consistent across product families.
- Act as the primary point of contact between Mercury supplier, paint supplier, engineering and manufacturing operations to investigate and resolve supplier quality issues.
- Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate, and improve the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process with suppliers, from initial design stage through PPAP submission and the start of production.
- Serve as a technical resource for new business quoting activities, providing valuable insights and expertise into tooling, gages, chemistry, create project schedules and monitor associated supplier progress to program deliverables.
- Perform supplier audits and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; drive long-term preventative actions.
- Lead supplier DFMEA activities, design reviews, PFMEA and process development as part of early supplier engagement to ensure manufacturing needs are considered in the design phase and proper quality expectations are defined.
- Understand the use and application of Data Paq, DFT gauge, spectrophotometer, gloss gauge, and PCI Orange Peel panels.
Required qualifications:- Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in painting, cleaning, or inspecting part role, ideally in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role
- Strong analytical abilities, technical writing abilities and comprehensive understanding of quality tools (such as IATF 16949, statistical methods, MSA, FMEA, DOE, etc).
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and an in-depth knowledge of the application of quality standards, zoning, and specifications.
- Experience with cosmetic classifications and understanding of process parameters that affect cosmetic defects (Appearance/AAR, Class-A, B, or C surfaces)
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
- Demonstrated leadership in driving successful project outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
- The ability to provide solutions that reflect an understanding of business objectives and cost implications.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in running a production coating line
- Experience in supporting product and process development through the product lifecycle and associated assets.
- Experience with supply chain/Procurement, APQP/PPAP
- Certification through ASQ, LSS, PMI, PCI, CCAI, or other applicable recognized organizations
- Ability to lead a cross-functional review of zoning call outs and contrast supplier or industry known capabilities.
- Ability to know and understand finesse operations.
- Ability to know and understand decal printing and application issues.
- Ability to design racking or masking to assist suppliers if needed.
Education Requirements:- BS/BA in Engineering or related technical fieldOR
- Associates degree in technical field with 10+ years relevant experience
Baseline Skill Expectations:Level skills and demonstrated proficiency requirements include:
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Microsoft vision
- Accuracy
- Time Management
- Accountability, Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
- SharePoint
Business Travel Expectations:- Potential to travel 25-40% on a short-term basis depending on project phase and level of supplier support required.
The hiring range for this position is $73,600 to $106,200 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.In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.
