Technical Project Lead

Oshkosh•New Hudson, MI

2d•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. The Technical Project Lead is in charge of planning and coordinating technical engineering initiatives to make sure they can complete a project within their budget and according to a schedule. Duties include upholding project standards by researching compliance regulations, developing project implementation plans and adjusting specifications for elements of a project. You will manage the planning and processes of a project and delegate responsibilities to appropriate team members and sub-teams to ensure the project is completed efficiently and successfully. Day-to-day duties and responsibilities may vary depending on project team construct.

Requirements

BS or MS in Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 6 years post-graduation employment experience.
Basic understanding of engineering program processes.
Knowledge in testing, evaluation, and verification/validation of vehicle systems.
Knowledge and understanding of system engineering, systems safety, and safety-critical software.
Knowledge in specific areas relating to weapon systems, combat vehicle integration, fire control, and software deployment
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Have excellent mechanical ability and likes to work with their hands.
Strong work ethic and pride in their work products.
Be interested in technology and learning new things.
Work collaboratively with others and be a team player.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and/or other surfacing-capable CAD software.
Basic understanding of mechanical CAD design software, including Creo, Siemens NX, and CATIA.
Experience working in vehicle prototype manufacturing environments, such as motorsports, defense, or automotive industries.
Familiarity with engineering design workflows, including concept development, surface modeling, and prototype support.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and test teams in a fast-paced prototype environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular meetings with team leads, stakeholders, and clients to ensure program and project requirements are met on schedule.
Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project.
Maintain budgets as necessary and adjust according to needs as they arise.
Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals to meet contract requirements.
Ensure alignment of project solutions with broader organizational goals, industry roadmaps, and emerging technologies
Ability to handle ambiguity and competing requirements in the design space as well as schedule
Document and report project progress to team leads, stakeholders, and clients.