Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Three to five years of manufacturing experience is required.
Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office, and computer-aided design (CAD) software is required.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude is required.
Understanding of Statistical Process Control is required.
Experience with data acquisition equipment is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are required.
Excellent verbal and written skills are required.
The ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing demands is required.
Responsibilities
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.
Participate in problem-solving activities, including 5-Whys, fishbone analysis, and 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.
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.
Support reliable operation, improvement, and documentation of manufacturing processes, including process documentation, line balancing, material flow delivery, part presentation, workstation layout, 5S, error elimination, problem solving, and equipment reliability.
Collaborate with engineering, materials, quality, production, and training teams to resolve productivity, quality, and flow issues.
Desired Qualifications
A two-year technical degree is preferred.
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.