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Brunswick Lebanon Operation

Lebanon, MO

Job Opening:   Project Manager

About Us:

At Lowe Boats we pride ourselves with 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. Lowe Boats 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:

The Project Engineer shall be responsible for leading a variety of engineering projects ranging from continuous improvement of existing products to the development and implementation of new parts, systems, and boats.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation in coordination with Engineering Management.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress in coordination with Engineering Management.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to Engineering Leadership as needed.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Participate in all phases of new product development, especially Concept Development, Design Validation, and Process/Production Validation
• Coordinate efforts as necessary between Product Development and Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and suppliers
• Ability to organize, and review CAD part drawings and manufacturing documentation for boats built by Lebanon Operations, review drawings for accuracy and compliance to standards.  Gather as-built information to ensure accuracy.
• Work with other Product Development and Engineering personnel to establish, update, and manage Bills of Material
• Participate in the Engineering Change Request/Notification (ECR/ECN) process as needed, including writing ECR’s
• Be a contributor on problem solving, cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Respond to requests from other departments as necessary and appropriate
• Carry out cross-functional assignments and projects when needed
• Maintain a working knowledge of the systems utilized to carry out the tasks for this position including OBMS, Solidworks PDM, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field is required
• Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
• 5 years of experience as a project lead or administrator 
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in boat or mechanical design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience in Computer Aided Design is a plus but not required
• Must be a self-starter capable of working both independently, as well as part of a team
• Experience in product development and/or engineering and manufacturing experience required
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and developing a coordinated datum structure for individual parts and assemblies.
• Product Data Management (PDM) experience would be very beneficial
• Working knowledge of appropriate engineering principles
• Working knowledge of appropriate ABYC/NMMA certification would be very beneficial
• Working knowledge of boat manufacturing processes and techniques would be beneficial
• Boating experience would be beneficial
• Must be willing to work more than 40 hours per week periodically to complete the job
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Must have solid analytical skills and be a good problem solver
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage projects to successful completion
• Working knowledge of Bill of Materials systems would be a plus
• Green Belt certification is required within one year of hire if not already obtained

About the Company:

Lowe(R) Boats has been a leader in the aluminum boat industry for over 40 years. From bass boats, Jon boats, deep vee boats to pontoon boats, these boats are built for fun, built to fish and built to last. We're looking for people who love what they do. At Lowe Boats, we work hard, and play harder. We're seeking individuals who are energetic, positive and enthusiastic about their day-to-day positions and are willing to commit their time, knowledge and creativity to help us grow Lowe Boats. Because at the end of the day, we're building on tradition, and we're selling fun! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status. Brunswick Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status. Brunswick was honored as a 2016 Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media and GI Jobs! Veterans and Reservists strongly encouraged to apply!

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.

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