Job Description

Description

At Premier Marine, we believe that people come first , and as a valued Design Engineer Intern, 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.

The Premier Engineering Internship program is designed to give you an opportunity to work in a collaborative product development environment. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a cross-functional development team to create designs of Industry leading Pontoon boat components and systems. With guidance from a Senior Engineer, you will have the opportunity to drive design development activities from concept to production to meet customer needs and drive innovation solutions aligned with company Core Values & Objectives. You will also have the opportunity to extend learnings from the classroom into completing Engineering analysis to drive design improvements that meet requirements for performance, quality, product cost, and the project schedule.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Create product designs aligned with engineering principles, company and industry manufacturing processes, government regulations, and customer requirements.
• Utilize root cause problem solving to drive design related product improvements.
• Complete Engineering analysis, electronic models, and statistical analysis to predict the success of component and system designs prior to physical prototypes.
• Generate CAD models, layouts, detail drawings, and tolerance analysis required to produce robust design solutions, and execute tasks for the release cycle.
• Establish a reasonable project schedule and manage timely completion of tasks.
• Determine component manufacturing process to meet overall performance and cost.
• Prepare new concept designs/sketches and evaluates new technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Execute research and development activities to drive the technical evolution of component and system designs including: creating design reviews to gain cross-functional partner input, planning and executing prototype builds, driving system verification and validation testing, executing certification activities, and driving design improvements/revisions based on learnings.
• Analyze field problems and warranty data to drive corrective actions.
• Perform other miscellaneous project related assignments.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Required - Pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Required – Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completion of at least 2 years of Engineering coursework
• Experience with a 3-D CAD modeling package such as Solidworks
• Experience with analytical tools based on engineering principles: Application of free body diagrams and hand calculations of statics and dynamics; Computer modeling such as FEA, CFD experience desired; GD&T and dimensional tolerance stack-ups; Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• High level of people skills, able to work in a team environment, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner with high level of ambition and resolve, self-starter able to manage complexity and ambiguous design paths, 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.

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.

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