Senior Program Manager Supplier Industrialization & Launch

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Position Overview:

The Senior Program Manager Supplier Industrialization & Launch is a high-impact role within Mercury Marines 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 Mercurys quality delivery and cost expectations at launch and beyond. This individual serves as Mercurys 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 Mercurys 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:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Operations or related field OR 20 years equivalent experience
• 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 (5075% depending on program phase)
• Regular on-site presence at:
  • Current & Incumbent suppliers
  • New suppliers
  • Internal Mercury facilities

The hiring range for this position is $103200 to $144000 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 candidates 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 Brunswicks 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:

Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry and were 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 worlds 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 companys 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 .

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