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Position Overview :
The Senior Program Manager - Supplier Industrialization & Launch is a high-impact role within Mercury Marine's global procurement organization, responsible for ensuring end-to-end supplier readiness across new product launches, supplier transition initiatives, and ongoing production.
This role owns the execution required to ensure suppliers are fully prepared to meet Mercury's quality, delivery, and cost expectations at launch and beyond. This individual serves as Mercury's primary support at supplier locations, providing direct oversight of tooling, process readiness, and quality execution. The role is accountable for taking products from early readiness or deviation conditions through full PPAP approval and stable production, ensuring alignment between supplier processes and Mercury design intent.
This position blends program management, supplier development, quality leadership, and procurement execution, with full ownership of supplier readiness from initial kickoff through launch and stabilization.
At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.
Essential Functions:
Program Ownership: Launches, Transfers, & Ongoing Readiness
Lead supplier readiness across:
Supplier resourcing / transfer initiatives
New product launches
Ongoing production, as necessary
Ensure final state achieves:
Stable, capable processes
Full dimensional and cosmetic compliance
Approved PPAP with long-term sustainability
Develop and manage integrated program timelines, ensuring alignment across Engineering, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Operations
Ensure successful production ramp to required volumes without disruption
Lead post-launch stabilization until processes are fully controlled and sustainable
Drive urgency and execution discipline to meet launch timing and production requirements
Supplier Development & Process Readiness
Lead suppliers through APQP/PPAP processes to ensure full validation of product and process.
Drive development, completion, and in-person validation/approval of:
PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams
Capability studies (Cp/Cpk)
Dimensional and Class A cosmetic validation
Preventive maintenance plans
Coordinate run-at-rate events and production validation builds
Identify gaps and lead resolution between Mercury drawing & specification requirements and Supplier process capability.
Support design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and process capability
Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards for non-metallic components
Tooling Transfer & Industrialization
Oversee end-to-end tooling transfer, refurbishments, and/or new tool industrialization
Support Procurement in new tooling and refurbishment cost assessments
Validate tooling condition, readiness, and refurbishment needs prior to production use
Ensure proper installation, commissioning, and qualification at receiving sites
Lead trial builds, capability validation, and ramp readiness activities
Coordinate resolution of tooling-related risks impacting quality, capacity, or timing
On-Site Execution & Supplier Oversight
Maintain frequent on-site presence at supplier locations to directly observe and drive execution
Assess and develop supplier capabilities to support both new products and transferred work
Act as Mercury's primary in-person representative, ensuring:
Immediate issue identification and resolution
Adherence to defined processes and controls
Accountability to timing and quality expectations
Support:
Build events
Containment activities
Supplier escalations
Ensure effective knowledge transfer from incumbent suppliers where applicable
Develop and implement supplier improvement plans to meet quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
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:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
7+ years of experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, supplier development, procurement, or program management
Proven experience in:
Supplier launches and/or industrialization
Tooling transfer or new tool startup
Driving resolution of quality gaps to achieve PPAP approval
Strong understanding of:
APQP / PPAP processes
PFMEA, Control Plans, capability studies
Root cause problem solving (8D, A3, etc.)
Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and GD&T
Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with non-metallic manufacturing processes (SMC, composites, injection molding, Class A painting, bonding)
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
CPSM, CPIM, or similar certification
Experience working through engineering-spec vs process capability tradeoffs
Travel Requirements:
Significant travel required (50-75%+ depending on program phase)
Regular on-site presence at:
Current & Incumbent suppliers
New suppliers
Internal Mercury facilities
The hiring range for this position is $103,200 to $144,000 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. 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. (https://www.brunswick.com/careers/culture-benefits/benefits)
Why Brunswick:
Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we're looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today.
About Mercury Marine:
Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world's leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company's industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.
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