Fond du Lac, WI, USA
83 days ago
Mercury Marine Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Co-op (Jan-Aug & May-Dec 2025)

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. 

Position Overview:

As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op at Mercury Marine, you will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified manufacturing professionals who are responsible for the production and manufacture of outboard and sterndrive motors 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 with a team of managers, supervisors, technicians, and production employees on the plant floor, as you own and manage assigned projects from inception to completion.

You will:

Participate in design reviews to improve the manufacture of new parts and operations.

Evaluate test/production data, prepare technical analysis, and recommend manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products or processes.

Design, plan, and conduct process improvement and/or cost reduction studies/projects on new and current products.

Evaluate vendor capability to provide required products, identify new vendor processes, and conduct tests to qualify new processes on our products.

In addition to a great hands-on learning experience, you will also acquire the skills needed to:

Effectively and quickly troubleshoot manufacturing problems to drive production execution and maintain daily productions schedules.

Analyze data and make recommendations that effectively reduce parts or process costs.

Effectively express your ideas, influence people, manage potentially contentious situations to a positive result and communicate with employees at all levels of an organization.

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:

Current enrollment in a BS program with a major in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant degree with a Manufacturing Engineering emphasis

Minimum second semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits

Availability to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) through a full co-op term running January to August 2025 or May to December 2025

The ability to enroll in a formalized co-op Program through your university

Dependable, self-motivated and engaged learner

Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. 

Permanent US Work Authorization required

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 including propellers, and SmartCraft electronics; Power Products Integrated Solutions; MotorGuide trolling motors; Attwood, Garelick and Whale marine parts; 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. 

Next is Now!  


We value growth and development, recognizing 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.

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.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. 

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