Mechanical Designer

Premier Marine, Inc.; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Premier Marine, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create innovative designs for industry-leading pontoon boat components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD modeling, particularly with Solidworks, and experience in manufacturing processes.

This position supports product design from concept through production, ensuring designs meet high standards for quality and performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years technical experience as a Designer.
• Strong experience in creating detailed drawings.
• Proficiency in a 3-D CAD modeling package.

Responsibilities

• Create designs that meet manufacturing standards.
• Develop CAD models and detail drawings.
• Support design development from concept to production.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

GD&T knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

AA Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Solidworks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first, and as a valued Mechanical Designer, 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

Works as part of a cross‑functional team to create designs of industry‑leading Pontoon boat components and systems. Supports design development activities from concept to production to meet customer needs and drive innovations aligned with the company’s Core Values & Objectives. Completes detailed designs that meet requirements for performance, quality, product cost, and the project schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates product designs under the direction of a design engineer that meet company and industry manufacturing processes, government regulations/ industry‑recognized standard‑setting organizations, and customer requirements.
• Generates CAD models, layouts, installation drawings and part detail drawings, including appropriate tolerance and GD&T specification, and executes release activities through the release cycle.
• Maintains parts lists, standard build configuration lists and the CAD database for review, analysis and support throughout the product life cycle.
• Supports completion of tasks in a timely manner to meet the development schedule from concept to production implementation.
• Utilizes robust problem solving to drive design related product improvements to meet customer needs, improve component performance and styling, and resolve purchasing and manufacturing issues with emphasis on quality, reliability, timely delivery, and cost.
• Works with development partners in manufacturing and procurement to implement design changes to achieve the ideal component manufacturing route to deliver overall design performance, and cost.
• Ensures designs meet component or system design requirements and specifications.
• Prepares new concept designs/sketches and evaluates feasibility of the design solution.
• Performs other miscellaneous project‑related assignments.

Requirements

• AA Degree in a related discipline
• 3-5 years technical experience as a Designer
• Proficiency in a 3‑D CAD modeling package (Solidworks preferred)
• Surface modeling and experience in design of fiberglass and plastic parts preferred
• Design for manufacture of sheet metal parts, castings, forgings, and extrusions
• Strong experience in creating detailed drawings and a working knowledge of GD&T
• Experience in creating and maintaining parts & bill of material information in ERP system
• Creation of original system requirements and specifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Quick learner with high level of ambition and resolve, self‑starter able to manage many concurrent tasks, creative problem solver that can drive innovative solutions
• Microsoft software including Excel, Project, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements

• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must be able to see details at close range.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to read work instructions and drawings.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace.
• Must be able to traverse facilities and machinery by lifting, walking, bending, twisting and carrying materials.
• Travel as needed (Up to 10%)

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.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at‑will" employment relationship. Premier Marine, LLC retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.