Product Engineer Mid Level

About Pratt Miller an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports defense and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development engineering prototype manufacturing test & validation and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

OVERVIEW:

Our Product Engineers bridge the gap between design and production ensuring that complex high-performance mechanical systems move efficiently from concept to build. This position will focus on gearbox and transmission product development supporting the development assembly and validation of advanced driveline systems for defense projects. The ideal candidate combines a strong foundation in product lifecycle management (PLM) requirements management change management and the ability to lead a cross-functional team to ensure streamlined program execution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to all of the following:

• Support the design and development of geartrain systems including gears shafts bearings and housings.
• Lead the DFMEA process ensuring all potential failure modes are mitigated through design or process controls.
• Lead build events test readiness reviews and configuration control from prototype through production.
• Support requirements management in alignment with program objectives and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain mBOM pBOM and service BOMs to ensure accuracy throughout design iterations.
• Develop technical and service manuals to support training and service activities.
• Lead change management for the geartrain system maintaining design control documentation and configuration integrity.
• Lead supplier development and production readiness activities ensuring quality and timing requirements are met.
• Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for gearbox and transmission assemblies from prototype through low-rate production.
• Support the development and optimization of component manufacturing including the use of additive manufacturing castings forgings composites and automation opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers to ensure manufacturability serviceability and repeatability of components and assemblies.
• Support the development of process documentation including work instructions PFMEAs control plans and manufacturing flow diagrams.
• Coordinate with the Quality team to ensure conformance to specifications standards and traceability requirements.
• Lead regular project meetings to provide manufacturing status updates and risk assessments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Working knowledge of gearbox and driveline manufacturing methods including gear cutting grinding heat treatment and inspection.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Creo NX Catia or SolidWorks) for reviewing models and interpreting prints and supporting tooling design and development.
• Proficiency in Windchill or other PLM systems.
• Proficiency in MS Word Excel MS Project and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; able to collaborate with cross-functional engineering and production teams.
• Proactive mindset with exceptional multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to function independently in fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Experience with GD&T tolerance stack-ups and CMM measurement.
• This specific role supports a U.S. DoD topic that is restricted to U.S. Citizens.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (MS preferred).
• 5 years of relevant experience in drivetrain or mechanical system manufacturing preferably in defense automotive or high-performance industries.

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience leading prototype or low-rate production builds.
• Background in gear manufacturing assembly and inspection.
• Knowledge of government and defense product compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Sage SAP Epicor etc.).
• Experience with PLM systems (Windchill)
• Understanding of heat treatment and surface finishing processes.
• Experience supporting DFM/A D/PFMEA and process validation activities.
• Active security clearance (Secret Level Tier 3 preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work hands-on in the manufacturing area supporting builds and troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate standard hand tools measurement devices and inspection equipment.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• 8am4pm core work hours (typically 45 hours per week on average).
• Project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines.
• Some travel may be required for customer supplier and build-site support.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work will primarily be performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent interaction on the production floor.
• Collaboration across operations quality and engineering teams is essential.
• Some travel may be required for training supplier visits or off-site improvement events.
• Pratt Miller fosters a collaborative innovative and results-driven culture where team members contribute to advancing manufacturing performance and operational excellence.

Pay Range:

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