Quality Technician - Investment Casting (1st Shift)

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Position Overview: 

As part of the talented Quality team, you willwork collaboratively and independently with highly qualified manufacturing, quality, and engineering professionals who are responsible for the production and manufacture of stainless-steel propellers for the recreational boating industry. 

You will become an integral member of a manufacturing team committed to delivering superior results. 
You'll learn how to work on the plant floor as part of a team of managers, supervisors, technicians, and production employees to ensure product is made to specification and on time.

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

Essential Functions:  

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with manufacturing supervisors, hourly employees, engineers, technicians, and managers.
• Provides technical support to engineers to achieve improvements in slurry health, cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety, and compliance with production and operations processes
• Monitors instruments and equipment and collects operating data including calibration, inspection, testing, and repair activities to assist in making on-line adjustments to instruments, robotics, equipment, or products
• Mitigate risk through analyzing and resolving slurry health issues and make adjustments to get slurry parameters back into specification
• Conduct analysis; prepare reports using metrics from scrap trending, reporting, and root cause analyses
• Test, analyze, and report results on our internal and external quality concerns.
• Interface daily with internal customers to collaboratively identify root cause and implement corrective actions to improve process and quality control.
• Assist in evaluating product issues identified by our customers.
• Collect and analyze data from manufacturing and warranty
   

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

Required Qualifications:  

• Must have a “Safety First” mindset and demonstrate safe workplace practices.
• In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting within quality or manufacturing operations
• Ability to use basic tools such as tape measures, micrometers, gauges, fixtures, hand tools, etc.
• Mechanical problem-solving aptitude – ability to look at things and trouble shoot, problem solve.
• Must be a dependable, self-motivated, and engaged learner. Inquisitive, detail oriented, and thorough.
• Advanced computers skills to include Excel and Power Point and utilize data mining programs.    
• CMM & Keyence Operating Experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates degree in manufacturing, engineering, science, or related field.
• Previous experience managing the corrective action process and customer generated issues (Formal Problem Solving)
• ASQ Certifications and LSS experience
• PC-DMIS CMM programming experience
• AutoCAD or 3D modeling experience
• Strong math background with experience in basic statistics (F and t Tests, Distribution analysis, etc)

Working Conditions:

• Safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes with metatarsal guards required at all times when on the production floor. 

• Main workstation will be a cubicle in our office area with the majority of time spent at machines or cells in the production areas, the quality lab, or the slurry room.
• Opportunity for overtime when needed.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $47,000-65,200 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including 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. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

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.

Why Brunswick: 

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! 

About Mercury Marine:  

Mercury Marine is a world leading manufacturer of marine propulsion systems. A $2.6 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury designs, manufactures and distributes engines, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world with 10,000 service points globally. Mercury’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; Mercury global parts and accessories; Land ’N’ Sea, BLA, Payne’s Marine, Kellogg Marine & Lankhorst Taselaar marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at mercurymarine.com.