Product Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, is a product development firm specializing in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. They offer product engineering and low-volume production solutions, encompassing research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production. Pratt & Miller Engineering is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Product Intern to collaborate with a skilled cross-functional engineering and manufacturing team on low-volume production programs. This role will focus on the Defense Products portfolio, involving ownership and daily responsibility for work-products throughout the entire product lifecycle. The intern will report to the Product Director and work within a dynamic team dedicated to rapid product development and high quality. Typical Defense Products include 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. Success in this position requires effective collaboration and communication with customers, suppliers, engineering, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, and sales.
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
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package
- People-first culture
- Opportunities to support team member growth and success
- Reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
