Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Weld

Position Overview

As part of the Harris Fort Wayne team, you will play a key role in sustaining and advancing the welding and fabrication processes that power Harris Pontoon Boats. In this role, you’ll bring expertise in metallurgy and failure analysis to support the performance and durability of aluminum boat chassis, while also helping drive innovation through the implementation of automated weld cells.

You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support ongoing growth and expansion.

• Provide production support to the manufacturing team. Assist with evaluating and resolving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity issues
• Provide technical support for fabrication equipment such as manual welders, robotic welders, sheet rollers, and other custom equipment used to fabricate aluminum pontoon boat chassis
• Identify, design and implement new fixtures and tools to improve quality, reduce scrap, and improve throughput
• Analyze throughput of production lines and implement improvements using time studies, line balancing, and other lean manufacturing methods
• Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions and labor standards
• Participate in the new product development (NPD) process to ensure the product design incorporates design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities in preparation for new product introduction (NPI)
• Participate in capital projects from cost justification through implementation
• Act as a liaison between production team, design team, and other departments
• Communicate effectively to management, peers, operators, and conduct training as needed

• 7+ years of technical experience working in a fabrication engineering department
• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering (WE), Welding Engineering Technology (WET), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), or Manufacturing Engineering
• Strong technical expertise in welding processes, welding equipment and welding recipe development including metallurgy (preferably aluminum)
• Programming experience with weld robots and other types of automation
• Strong computer skills including MS-Office (especially Excel)
• 3D CAD experience. Solid Works preferred. Will use 3D models to program equipment and develop fixtures
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrated problem solving, innovation, team participation, and self-motivation

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with lean six sigma and root cause determination tools such as DMAIC, 5-Why, 8-D, and 5S
• Demonstrated use of PFMEA to be proactive in improving manufacturing processes
• Experience leading Kaizen events

Environmental demands include seasonal exposure to various temperatures.

The essential functions and physical demands are examples of the type of work performed by employees in this job classification. Brunswick reserves the right to modify work assignments and provide reasonable accommodations. This description is not all-inclusive.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $84,500 - $123,900 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on factors including knowledge, experience, business needs, and location.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick’s 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 more.

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. We support a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply through the Brunswick careers portal.

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 law. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact h