Mercury Marine
Principal Engineer - Cylinder Head
Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States, 54035
Principal Engineer - Cylinder Head
Mercury Marine , Fond du Lac, WI
Position Overview As a Principal Engineer on the Base Engine Engineering team you will be responsible for the design, development, validation planning and execution, and production release of mechanical components on a marine outboard engine. This position requires well‑rounded knowledge of internal combustion engines and responsibility for components such as cylinder heads, head gaskets and valvetrain.
Essential Functions
Lead and manage assigned engine component design projects.
Write detailed component design specifications.
Challenge existing design practices and develop innovative solutions.
Design lightweight and cost‑effective components/systems using DFSS discipline.
Design cost effective experiments to gather data needed for decision making / design approval.
Draft and implement DVP for components with input from cross–functional team.
Develop patentable ideas that lead to commercial success in the market.
Maintain team communication/cooperation with Engineers of mating/adjacent components.
Lead/Participate in cross‑function teams including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and Suppliers.
Work with Design Analysis, Mechanical Development and Engine Testing groups to validate designs.
Required Qualifications
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
8 or more years’ experience in engine design field.
Experience in the design and validation of cylinder heads, head gaskets and valvetrain on multi‑cylinder engines.
Strong understanding and specialization in internal combustion engine theory.
Strong understanding of FEA & fatigue analysis used in design development.
Construct and execute comprehensive DVPs involving coordination of cross‑functional resources.
Proper working knowledge and application of GD&T.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: casting methods (semi‑permanent mold casting) and subsequent machining operations (milling, turning, drilling, honing of cylinder heads and valvetrain components).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
ProE / Creo experience.
Experience using DFSS tools.
Compensation The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,900 - $160,800 annually. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus program.
Benefits 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), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support.
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Position Overview As a Principal Engineer on the Base Engine Engineering team you will be responsible for the design, development, validation planning and execution, and production release of mechanical components on a marine outboard engine. This position requires well‑rounded knowledge of internal combustion engines and responsibility for components such as cylinder heads, head gaskets and valvetrain.
Essential Functions
Lead and manage assigned engine component design projects.
Write detailed component design specifications.
Challenge existing design practices and develop innovative solutions.
Design lightweight and cost‑effective components/systems using DFSS discipline.
Design cost effective experiments to gather data needed for decision making / design approval.
Draft and implement DVP for components with input from cross–functional team.
Develop patentable ideas that lead to commercial success in the market.
Maintain team communication/cooperation with Engineers of mating/adjacent components.
Lead/Participate in cross‑function teams including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and Suppliers.
Work with Design Analysis, Mechanical Development and Engine Testing groups to validate designs.
Required Qualifications
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
8 or more years’ experience in engine design field.
Experience in the design and validation of cylinder heads, head gaskets and valvetrain on multi‑cylinder engines.
Strong understanding and specialization in internal combustion engine theory.
Strong understanding of FEA & fatigue analysis used in design development.
Construct and execute comprehensive DVPs involving coordination of cross‑functional resources.
Proper working knowledge and application of GD&T.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: casting methods (semi‑permanent mold casting) and subsequent machining operations (milling, turning, drilling, honing of cylinder heads and valvetrain components).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
ProE / Creo experience.
Experience using DFSS tools.
Compensation The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,900 - $160,800 annually. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus program.
Benefits 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), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support.
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