Manufacturing Engineer - Mid Level

Pratt Miller; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 73,200 - 117,800; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller, An Oshkosh Company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive early-stage defense product development, supporting manufacturing planning, build execution, and system integration for advanced mechanical systems in a prototype environment.

You will coordinate prototype builds, manage parts, tooling, and documentation, work with design to improve manufacturability, and ensure readiness for assembly, testing, and delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering; MS preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical system manufacturing, preferably in defense or high-performance industries.
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and CMM measurement.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD review and tooling concepts in Creo, NX, Catia, or SolidWorks.
• MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint skills; strong teamwork and communication.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary manufacturing point of contact across project leadership, design, and shop floor teams.
• Lead and coordinate prototype build activities, including build planning and sequencing.
• Assess build readiness: parts, tooling, equipment, facilities, and documentation.
• Track material deliverables and manage in-house fabrication, purchased components, and assemblies.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing support, troubleshoot on the shop floor, and drive issue resolution.
• Capture build issues and communicate status and risks to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design to improve manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and ensure build efficiency.
• Develop build plans, schedules, and resource forecasts; mitigate cost/schedule risks.
• Define assembly processes, work instructions, and layouts for repeatable builds.
• Support facility planning and capital equipment needs for build execution.
• Participate in design reviews, test readiness, and validation activities.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance stack-ups

CMM measurement

3D CAD review

MS Word/Excel/Project/PowerPoint

Excellent communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Creo

NX

Catia

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP: Sage, SAP, Epicor

PLM: Windchill

Job description

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 Manufacturing Engineers bridge the gap between design and hands‑on build execution, ensuring that complex, high-performance mechanical systems are successfully realized in a prototype and development environment. This role focuses on early-stage defense product development, supporting manufacturing planning, build execution, and system integration for advanced mechanical systems.

Essential Functions And Skills

• Serve as the primary manufacturing point of contact between project leadership, design engineering, product engineering, and shop floor teams to ensure alignment between design intent and build execution.
• Lead and coordinate prototype build activities, including build planning, sequencing, manpower estimates, and daily execution to meet program timing and quality objectives.
• Assess and drive build readiness by ensuring parts, tooling, equipment, facilities, documentation, and resources are in place to support successful assembly and integration.
• Track and manage all material deliverables, including in-house fabrication, purchased components, outsourced parts, and final assemblies, ensuring alignment to build schedules.
• Provide hands‑on manufacturing and assembly support on the shop floor, troubleshooting issues in real time and driving resolution through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Capture, document, and drive resolution of build issues, nonconformances, and process gaps; communicate status and risks to program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design engineering to support DFM/DFA, ensuring manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and design feasibility early in the product lifecycle.
• Develop and manage build plans, schedules, and resource forecasts; identify and mitigate risks to cost, schedule, and delivery.
• Assist in defining and implementing assembly processes, work instructions, build sequences, and physical build layouts to support efficient and repeatable builds.
• Support facility planning and capital equipment needs by identifying gaps and specifying tooling, equipment, and infrastructure required for build execution.
• Participate in design reviews, test readiness activities, and validation efforts, ensuring systems are prepared for integration, testing, and delivery.
• Coordinate logistics activities including shipping, off‑site work, test support, and build‑related scheduling.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, program management, and leadership to ensure program alignment, execution, and continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and CMM measurement.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Creo, NX, Catia, or SolidWorks) for reviewing models, creating tooling concepts, and interpreting prints.
• Working‑level background in MS Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; able to collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and production teams.
• 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 mechanical system 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.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Sage, SAP, Epicor, etc.).
• Experience with PLM systems (Windchill)
• Experience with tooling and fixture design.
• Experience supporting DFM/A, PFMEA, and process validation activities.
• Knowledge of government and defense product compliance requirements.
• 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

• 8am–4pm 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

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

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 [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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