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Brunswick New York Mills Operation

New York Mills, MN

Quality Engineering Intern

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the boating and fishing industry?  Brunswick New York Mills Operations is the innovative manufacturer of Lund and Crestliner Boats. We pride ourselves on 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. Brunswick New York Mills Operations 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!

What are we seeking?

We are seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to support the Quality Engineering Team. This position will be based in our New York Mills, Minnesota location and is primarily associated with our Lund and Crestliner brands.

Summary of Position:

This position reports directly to the Quality Manager. The role of Intern Quality Engineer is to develop, deploy, and monitor quality processes while influencing improvement opportunities across the Brunswick Value Streams. The Quality Engineer oversees Verification, Validation, and Non-Conformance systems ensuring compliance to Brunswick drawings, applicable standards and customer value while optimizing the cost of Quality.

Time commitment:

This internship will be a full-time commitment from May to August 2025.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and deploy Built In Quality across the value stream.Develop and implement Quality Plans for new products as part of the HPPD process.Serve as a consultative resource and collaborative partner to both customers and internal suppliers to ensure all needs and expectations are understood and addressedProcess PPAP/FAI submissions to enable timely new product shipmentsHandle tactical quality issues both within the operation and external customers.Review Corrective Action submissions to verify root cause analysis is complete and measures are taken to eliminate future reoccurrenceConduct quality performance analysis and proactively provide insightful information to Operations and Customer Service.Provide quality performance data as required to enable the assessment of past performance, ensure continued efficiency and identify continuous improvement opportunitiesDocument materials rejected due to quality issue to maintain inventory accuracy in MRBInterpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards relative to warranty agreementsWork directly with Operations. Support internal audits against standards and provide analysis and development plans to improve.Handle tactical quality issues (spills, PPAP, etc) to assure containment and RCCA.Manage projects necessary to execute continuous improvement plans in accordance with the commodity strategy, and site Quality Goals.This position may require occasional day and/or overnight travel by auto or airplane, up to 10%.

Internship Projects to include:

Warranty corrective actionsContinuous Improvement projects focusing on Warranty, Supplier Hardware, and Internal Process Controls

Basic Qualifications:

An engineering student with at least 80 credits working towards a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering  Strong organizational skills, good communication skills, and flexible interpersonal skills are requiredBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferredExperience using Solidworks, Draftsight, or similar 3D modeling softwareMust have permanent work authorization in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

The ability to coordinate numerous projects in a professional and ethical mannerPrevious experience in manufacturing setting preferredWorking knowledge of appropriate engineering principles.Must be a self-starter capable of working both independently, as well as part of a teamMust be willing to work more than 40 hours per week periodically to complete the job

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $27.00 per hour.  The actual hourly rate offered will vary depending on multiple factors including year in school/credits earned, degree, job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.  

About the Company:

Based in New York Mills, MN - Lund Boats has been manufacturing high quality aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats since 1948.  Lund Boats are built by people who love to fish and take pride in engineering and building the most innovative and durable fishing boat on the market. Whether you're a part-time weekend angler or a serious tournament pro or guide, Lund prides itself on delivering the Ultimate Fishing Experience!

Also located in New York Mills, MN, Crestliner celebrates 65 years in business and traces its origins to the Aluminum Boat Company that came to life within the walls of an airplane hanger back in 1946. Several transitions later, the company became known as Crestliner, and in 1991 the rivet-free UniWeld welded hull was a true revolution in aluminum boats. Crestliner continues to lead in innovations and setting new standards. Learn more about Crestliner a

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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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