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Brunswick New York Mills Operation

New York Mills, MN

About Us:

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the boating and fishing industry? Brunswick New York Mills Operations is the innovative manufacturer of Lund and Crestliner Boats. We pride ourselves on building the highest quality, most durable and innovative fishing boats in the industry. If you have a passion for fishing or boating, and desire a career in a growing organization with a team focus, we encourage you to apply for a position with us. Brunswick New York Mills Operations is looking for individuals to join our team who are proud of our incredible legacy and share in our vision to create life-long memories on the water!

POSITION SUMMARY

PFEP Engineer provides strategic and tactical support to Sourcing & Manufacturing by executing Plan for every part activities; such as: advanced part planning to support High Performance Product Development (HPPD), setting MOQ quantities, packaging options on both incoming and outgoing shipments, line side delivery and part presentation, and sustainability activities as it pertains to packaging from suppliers. Supplier development activities, work with all direct purchase suppliers on packaging solutions, including when applicable, returnable packaging, in order to eliminate wasted labor dealing with dunnage and reduce waste to landfill. Assist warehouse and plant on part location and max levels to best utilize space and reduce WIP and purchased inventory.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a consultative resource and collaborative partner to both customers and suppliers to ensure all needs and expectations are understood and addressed
• Handle tactical packaging issues with assigned suppliers
• Work with logistics, both internal and external to better plan shipments
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely, accurate and consultative manner
• Collaborate with supplier quality team analysis and proactively provide insightful information to the Buyer’s desk plan and the commodity team
• Analyze and evaluate supplier PPM performance to ensure proper inventory levels
• Provide packaging solutions for new suppliers and new parts
• Support Manufacturing by performing and/or coordinating new part set up and storage locations and amounts
• Support warehouse on layout and new part set up and location
• Develop and sustain a comprehensive understanding of value streams for the entire facility and information on every part
• Analyze part volumes, size and dimensions to determine best storage solutions
• Excel in a cross-functional team environment with warehouse team, buyers, commodity managers, R&D Engineers & Manufacturing Engineers, and current-product site Supplier Quality engineers.
• Manage projects necessary to execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with the commodity strategy
• This position will require occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 20%.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated knowledge regarding data models and data mining
• High competency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Access
• Project management skills: training and demonstrated successful use of tools
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail ensuring records and data systems are current and accurate
• Experience working between various functional areas in a manufacturing environment
• Growing analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Requires excellent communication skills
• Beginner level skills and demonstrated proficiency requirements include:
  • Supplier Development
  • Continuous Improvement
• 2 + years experience in a manufacturing or warehousing environment
• Experience in creating and maintaining PFEP databases preferred
• Knowledge of ERP systems within manufacturing environments preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations/Logistics Management or Business Administration with a specialization in Operations or Logistics preferred
• Lean six sigma Green or Black Belt certification with project experience is preferred

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high sound levels, welding processes, moving forklifts, elevated loads, and close quarters. The successful candidate will demonstrate a safety mindset to other employees.

About the Company:

Based in New York Mills, MN - Lund Boats has been manufacturing high quality aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats since 1948. Lund Boats are built by people who love to fish and take pride in engineering and building the most innovative and durable fishing boat on the market. Whether you're a part-time weekend angler or a serious tournament pro or guide, Lund prides itself on delivering the Ultimate Fishing Experience!

Also located in New York Mills, Minn., Crestliner celebrates over 75 years in business and traces its origins to the Aluminum Boat Company that came to life within the walls of an airplane hanger back in 1946. Several transitions later, the company became known as Crestliner, and in 1991 the rivet-free UniWeld welded hull was a true revolution in aluminum boats. Crestliner continues to lead in innovations and setting new standards. Learn more about Crestliner and its line of boats by visiting www.Crestliner.com.

Brunswick Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. (M inorities / F emales / D isabled / V eterans).

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

EEO is The Law

Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942.

All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers . If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com .