Product Engineer Experienced

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.

Our Product Engineers bridge the gap between design and hands-on build execution ensuring that complex high-performance mechanical systems move efficiently from concept to functional prototype. This position will focus on early-stage defense systems product development supporting prototype builds system integration and rapid design iteration.

The ideal candidate brings experience working in fast-paced product development environments and excels at translating design intent into hardware while capturing real-time build feedback to drive continuous improvement. This role requires strong collaboration across design manufacturing suppliers and program leadership with a focus on manufacturability integration and efficient progression toward production readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

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

• Serve as the primary liaison between design engineering and shop floor teams ensuring alignment between design intent and physical build execution during prototype and development phases.
• Provide hands-on build and integration support for defense systems leading prototype build events troubleshooting issues in real time and driving resolution through cross-functional coordination.
• Capture document and communicate build issues nonconformances and design gaps; drive corrective actions and track issues to closure.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability assembly feasibility serviceability and design robustness early in the product lifecycle.
• Support sourcing strategy and make vs. buy decisions including supplier identification technical evaluation and ongoing supplier development to improve quality manufacturability and lead time.
• Coordinate part procurement activities including RFQs technical reviews and alignment with purchasing and suppliers to support prototype and development builds.
• Develop and mature engineering Bills of Material (eBOM) and support configuration management change control and requirements alignment in a dynamic development environment.
• Support the development and optimization of manufacturing strategies including additive manufacturing castings forgings composites and automation to enable efficient transition from prototype to production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing quality purchasing program management and leadership to ensure program execution risk mitigation and alignment to cost schedule and performance targets.
• Support test readiness activities technical documentation (including service manuals) and validation efforts to ensure successful system integration and delivery.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

• 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 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)
• 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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