Product Intern - Summer 2027

Oshkosh•New Hudson, MI

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Pratt & Miller Engineering is seeking an enthusiastic and detailed oriented Product Intern to work closely with a talented cross-functional engineering and manufacturing team on the execution of low-volume production programs. As a Product Intern, you will focus on a growing portfolio of Defense Products while taking ownership and daily responsibility for work-products throughout each phase of the full product lifecycle. Reporting to the Product Director, you will be working within an energetic team focused on fast-paced product development and unsurpassed quality. Typical Defense Products may include items like: vehicle upfit kits, mobility enhancement components, weapon system components and integration kits, radar/surveillance systems, security systems, defense platforms, Counter-UAV solutions, and advanced military vehicles. Effective collaboration and communications with customers, suppliers, engineering, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, and sales is critical to being successful in this position.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of automotive/military vehicle systems engineering
Knowledge of Product Development Tools and Processes is essential
Strong technical writing, communication, organization and customer service skills
Proficiency with ERP tools and MS Office
Understanding of ITAR Licensing classifications
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required
Proactive mentality with outstanding multitasking capabilities
Ability to function independently in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with low-volume production programs is highly desired
CAD and GD&T experience is a plus
Defense industry experience is a plus
Vehicle/System testing and manufacturing engineering experience is a plus
Logistics Product Data (LPD) process experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and track all program requirements
Participate in all prototype design, build, testing, and development activities
Help influence the product design in the early stages with focus on manufacturability, commonality, quality, and lessons learned
Create and maintain BOM’s with critical component information
Work with purchasing on supplier selection and production parts procurement
Support and understand all phases of the production fabrication, manufacturing, and assembly process
Own product cost targets and execute a plan to meet/exceed them
Track incoming and in-process quality metrics
Determine and implement corrective actions as needed and generate ECR’s
Ensure early prototype design and build efforts are transferable to Low Rate Production
Lead core production team meetings and be the conduit that unites all key functions
Direct customer interface with in-person support in remote and international locations
Manage product warranty, scrap, obsolescence, and spares activity
Ask the hard questions and challenge team members to drive accountability/ownership
Function as the product expert