Design Engineer - Entry Level

Location: New Hudson, Michigan, United States

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:  Entry level design engineer with core responsibilities including product and system design and development.  The main focus will be mechanical design using CAD and structural analysis (FEA), supported by systems modeling to substantiate the lower-level decisions.  This position’s responsibilities will span from initial concepts through detailed drawing execution while working within a project team under the close guidance of a design team lead.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SKILLS

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Vehicle and Product System Design & Development

System physics modeling and characterization

CAD system and component concept development and packaging

Application of linear-static Finite Element Analysis in design optimization

Technical drawing generation

Prepare and present project status reports

Test design, development, and reporting (DVP&R)

Project Support

Support and resolve customer problems using mechanical, analytical, CAE and project management skills

Prepare technical specifications for use by Pratt & Miller Engineering

Develop testing methods and procedures for use by Pratt & Miller Engineering

Support manufacturing by answering questions and responding to ECRs.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent

Experience in parametric 3D modeling and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to support technicians and shop builds

Operate simple hand tools, etc.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

8am-4pm core (minimum) work hours (typically 45hrs per week average)

Project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess but not limited to all the following:

Be a team player

Have great attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong work ethic and pride in their work products

Be interested in technology and learning new things

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work will typically be performed in a team-based office environment. Our team members work on collaborative, challenging projects that offer the opportunity to learn from a wide range of expertise and have fun in the process. Some travel may be required for customer and supplier meetings, off-site training, off-site testing, and attendance at industry conferences.

Pay Range

$64,500.00 - $103,500.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

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