Design Engineer Intern: Shape Next-Gen Pontoon Systems

Premier Marine, Inc.; Big Lake, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Volunteer PTO

Employee Boat Club

Job summary

Premier Marine, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Design Engineer Intern to join our family-owned team. You will work under a Senior Engineer on cross-functional design activities, from concept to production, to help build the world’s best pontoons.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, engineering analysis, and collaboration to deliver robust components while you develop hands-on skills in cost, performance, and project schedules in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Completed at least 2 years of engineering coursework.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3-D CAD packaging.
• FEM/FEA, CFD, GD&T and tolerance analysis experience preferred.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create product designs aligned with engineering principles and customer requirements.
• Apply root cause analysis to drive design improvements.
• Perform engineering analysis and develop electronic models; predict performance prior to prototyping.
• Generate CAD models, layouts, drawings, and tolerance analyses for releases.
• Set project schedules and manage timely task completion.
• Determine manufacturing processes to meet performance and cost targets.
• Prepare concept designs and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation.
• Execute R&D activities including prototype builds, testing, and design revisions.
• Analyze field problems and warranty data to implement corrective actions.
• Perform other project-related assignments as needed.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Self-starter

Ambitious

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Quick learner

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEM/FEA

CFD

GD&T

Tolerance stack-ups

Microsoft Office

Job description

Premier Marine, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Design Engineer Intern to join our family-owned team. You will work under a Senior Engineer on cross-functional design activities, from concept to production, to help build the world’s best pontoons.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, engineering analysis, and collaboration to deliver robust components while you develop hands-on skills in cost, performance, and project schedules in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.