Mercury Marine - Quality Engineer, Assembly

Are you ready for what’s next?

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: Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: Onsite

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range
: $61,400 - $98,600 annually

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, relocation assistance may be provided

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

The Quality Engineer supports Outboard Assembly operations with an emphasis on V6, V8, and V10 product platforms. This role partners with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to improve product quality, reduce process variation, and drive corrective actions that support production and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, leading root cause investigations, utilizing data to drive improvements, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across assembly operations.

• Partner with manufacturing teams to reduce process and product variation through structured problem solving and corrective action.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities for quality concerns.
• Support nonconforming material processes, containment activities, and quality spill resolution.
• Conduct product and process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Analyze quality data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and critical product characteristics to support manufacturing quality.
• Utilize inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, and other measurement devices to verify product conformance.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation including PFMEAs, Control Plans, deviations, and work instructions.
• Create and implement quality alerts, visual controls, and error-proofing solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Support training and coaching of manufacturing personnel on quality standards and best practices.
• Promote and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Science, or related field; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Minimum three years of quality, manufacturing, or engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and quality systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience in high-volume assembly manufacturing.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or similar certification.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with PFMEA,…