Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Senior Supplier Development Engineer

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:

Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category:
Hybrid

Travel Required:

Regular; 30%+

Pay Range: $86,500 – $126,800

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

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality

The Senior Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) will be responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining new and existing program projects through direct support of production operations, root cause/corrective action investigation, and active involvement with assigned suppliers to optimize suppliers' processes for efficiency, quality, and productivity.

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility to travel up to 30%, including short-notice travel in support of supplier escalations and continuity-related activities.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

The Senior SDE will have project responsibilities across all Mercury Marine purchased commodities. He or she will support the design review and development of new and existing components to ensure suppliers meet the quoted capacity and capability requirements.

• Oversee supplier quality processes for casting, machining, and internal engine components.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• The Sr. SDE will investigate, evaluate, and resolve supplier quality problems by conducting defect investigations, analyzing defect trends, and leading continuous improvement projects.
• Lead and facilitate quality solutions for urgent shop floor and customer issues, focusing on permanent corrective actions and preventing recurrences through implementing systemic corrective actions.
• Working with purchasing and quality organizations to monitor current supplier performance, including impact, quality, delivery, and cost, and generate/issue monthly individual supplier performance scorecards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist supplier in advancing product quality efforts in coordination with Engineering/Design and program management through the launch of new product programs to assure adherence to specification.
• Assist with the development of PPAP documentation (dimensional verification requirements, process flow charts, control plans, FMEAs, MSA and material analysis) as required by the Quality Management System.
• Provide guidance and support to suppliers to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.
• Conduct supplier training programs to enhance quality awareness and performance.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in casting, machining, and quality assurance of internal engine components.
• Drive a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement within the supplier network.
• Drive supplier's improvement projects in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Conduct suppliers (new suppliers selection, process, and launch readiness) audits at the suppliers.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in engineering and quality/supplier quality.
• Strong problem-solving experience and tools.
• Working knowledge of APQP,…