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. Location: Edgewater, FL Workplace Category: Onsite Travel Required: 10% Direct Reports: Yes Pay Range: $118,400-$174,000 Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.  Relocation: Yes The Opportunity The Director of Engineering is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for engineering activities supporting the Sea Ray new product development portfolio. This role leads a multidisciplinary team of engineering managers, engineers, designers, and technical specialists through the planning, development, validation, and launch of innovative boat programs that align with business objectives, customer expectations, and organizational growth strategies. This role serves as a key member of the product development leadership team, driving engineering excellence, capability development, resource optimization, and process standardization across the organization. This individual establishes the long-term engineering vision, develops organizational talent, and ensures successful delivery of new products through effective portfolio management, cross-functional collaboration, and operational leadership. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development Develop and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with Sea Ray Group and Brunswick business objectives. Provide leadership and oversight for engineering resources, organizational structure, workforce planning, and capability development. Build and maintain a high-performing engineering organization through effective talent acquisition, succession planning, coaching, and leadership development. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Establish engineering goals, performance metrics, and operating rhythms that support business objectives and product development priorities. Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on engineering capabilities, organizational risks, investment opportunities, and resource requirements. Product Development & Portfolio Management Provide executive oversight of the engineering portfolio, ensuring successful execution of multiple simultaneous new product development programs. Ensure engineering deliverables meet business requirements related to safety, quality, cost, manufacturability, and schedule. Lead portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and capacity planning efforts across engineering functions. Monitor program performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to achieve strategic milestones and launch objectives. Partner with Program Management, Product Management, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leaders to ensure successful program execution and commercialization. Drive alignment between engineering development activities and broader enterprise growth initiatives. Engineering Excellence & Process Leadership Champion engineering best practices, design standards, and technical governance across the organization. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on product development efficiency, engineering productivity, quality, and innovation. Establish and maintain scalable engineering processes, methodologies, and performance metrics. Drive standardization and optimization of HPPD, design review, validation, and product development processes. Promote the adoption of emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies that improve engineering effectiveness and product outcomes. Ensure robust technical decision-making and governance throughout the product development lifecycle. Cross-Functional & Enterprise Collaboration Serve as the primary engineering liaison with senior leadership, business partners, suppliers, and Brunswick operating companies. Build strong relationships across product management, manufacturing, quality, procurement, operations, and commercial teams. Collaborate with strategic suppliers, contractors, consultants, and industry partners to support business objectives and innovation initiatives. Represent the engineering organization in executive reviews, strategic planning sessions, and organizational initiatives. Drive organizational alignment and remove barriers impacting execution across programs and functions. Resource & Financial Management Own engineering resource planning, workforce forecasting, and organizational budgeting activities. Manage departmental capital and operating budgets while ensuring efficient utilization of engineering resources. Evaluate investment opportunities, staffing requirements, technology needs, and external partnerships to support future growth. Develop long-term capacity plans that align engineering capabilities with business and product portfolio demands. Technical Leadership Maintain a thorough understanding of marine engineering, product development methodologies, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies. Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex engineering challenges and critical product decisions. Ensure engineering teams have the tools, resources, and technical capabilities necessary to support business objectives. Support technical reviews and critical design decisions as required. Additional Responsibilities Maintain effective relationships with Brunswick businesses to ensure collaboration, standardization, and sharing of best practices. Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field preferred. Experience Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering and product development experience. Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience managing managers, technical leaders, or large engineering organizations. Demonstrated success leading multiple complex new product development programs from concept through launch. Proven experience developing organizational capability, building high-performing teams, and leading through change. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong strategic leadership and executive communication skills. Demonstrated ability to influence across organizational boundaries and lead without direct authority. Extensive experience with portfolio management, resource planning, and organizational development. Strong understanding of engineering design processes, validation methodologies, manufacturing operations, and product commercialization. Experience driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and organizational transformation initiatives. Knowledge of HPPD processes, stage-gate product development methodologies, and engineering governance practices. Working knowledge of CAD and PLM systems (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred). Experience with Design for Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies preferred. Strong financial acumen, budgeting, and resource management skills. Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Boating and marine industry experience strongly preferred. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The hiring range for this position is $118,400-$174,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and an award target as part of Brunswick’s long-term incentive program. 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 Brunswick Boat Group Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide. 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 [email protected] for support. Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: [email protected] 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 [email protected]. #Brunswick Corporation For more information about EEO laws, - click here Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify. Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.

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