Engineering Technician

Premier Marine, Inc.; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Leadership development opportunities

Participation in Employee Boat Club

Job summary

A family-owned marine manufacturing firm in Minnesota is looking for an Engineering Technician to support assembly line operations and enhance manufacturing processes. This role entails monitoring assembly line functionality, collaborating with teams to solve quality issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and manufacturing experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health coverage, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual able to balance multiple tasks.
• Results-driven and focused on teamwork and culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve assembly line operations.
• Collect and analyze process data for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives on the assembly line.
• Assist in audits, inspections, and corrective action planning.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Statistical Process Control understanding

PC proficiency (MS Office, CAD)

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Statistical Process Control

Job description

Description

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.

Requirements

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.