Engineering Technician at Premier Marine – US, Minnesota

At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Engineering Technician, you will play a crucial role in our family-owned business. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Attitude, and Collaboration, you’ll join a dedicated team where your contributions matter. Here, you’ll work on building the world’s best pontoons in a supportive environment that focuses on your personal and professional development. We're committed to ensuring you thrive, so together, we can leave a wake that changes lives on and off the water.

Job Summary

The Engineering Technician will support Premier Marine’s Assembly Line by ensuring reliable operation, improvement, and documentation of manufacturing processes. Production improvements include process documentation, line balancing, material flow delivery, part presentation, workstation layout, 5S, elimination of errors, problem solving, and equipment reliability. Significant collaboration with cross functional teams including engineering, materials, quality, production, and training to resolve productivity, quality, and flow issues.

Management Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Technician is not a supervisory role.

Essential Job Functions

Assembly Line Support

• Assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving assembly line operations
• Collect and analyze process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support quality checks and ensure assembly process parameters remain within specifications.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in problem-solving activities (5-Whys, fishbone, root cause analysis).
• Recommend and help implement improvements to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and extend equipment life.
• Support lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives on the assembly line.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action planning.
• Support training of operators and maintenance staff on process changes and equipment best practices.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Position requires a self-motivated individual who can perform multiple tasks and is able to balance many demands at once.
• Be a performance, results-driven individual focused on teamwork with the ability to create/sustain a strong, positive, vibrant culture.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Proficiency with PC's (MS Office) and CAD software.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Data acquisition equipment experience.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2-year technical degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years manufacturing experience required

Premier Marine offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off; paid holidays; volunteer PTO; and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additional programs such as a referral bonus, leadership development opportunities, and participation in the Employee Boat Club are also available.