Engine Technical Design Specialist

Position Overview

As a Base Engine Design Technical Specialist/Architect, you will serve as a senior technical authority within the Base Engine Design group. This role combines direct ownership of assigned engine components (planning, design, development, execution, and production release) with a broader responsibility to provide system‑level guidance and technical judgment across the base engine team.

• Serve as the design owner for assigned base engine components and subsystems, from concept through production release.
• Typical component responsibility may include cylinder heads, valve train, combustion system elements, crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, bearings, and balance systems.
• Lead detailed planning, mechanical design, analysis, and production release activities to meet challenging requirements.
• Utilize CAE to guide and interpret design decisions.
• Author and maintain component‑level design specifications.
• Develop and execute Design Validation Plans (DVPs) for assigned hardware.
• Work closely with Analysis, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Suppliers.
• Lead fast‑paced, complex mechanical design projects with high technical difficulty and business impact.
• Design and interpret cost‑effective experiments to reduce technical risk.
• Challenge legacy solutions and introduce innovative, manufacturable designs.
• Generate patentable ideas leading to commercial success.

• Act as a trusted subject‑matter expert for overall base engine architecture, system behavior, and integration.
• Provide engineering recommendations on system‑level tradeoffs involving performance, durability, NVH, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews, issue resolution, and root‑cause investigations crossing component boundaries.
• Mentor and technically guide team members.
• Help define and reinforce best practices and technical standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal combustion engine design.
• Demonstrated ownership of critical base engine components.
• Broad understanding of overall engine system behavior.
• Proven ability to define and execute comprehensive DVPs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, grinding, balancing, and assembly.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Creo / ProE.
• Experience applying DFSS tools.
• Recognized technical leader within prior organizations.

The hiring range for this position is $118,400 - $174,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on 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. 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 more.

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.