Product Intern: Defense & Low-Volume Production

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Product Intern to work with an engineering and manufacturing team on low-volume production programs. You will engage in prototype design, build, test, and development, focusing on manufacturability, cost targets, and lifecycle activities across the full product lifecycle.

You will coordinate with purchasing, quality, and suppliers, track BOMs, and support production processes while interfacing with customers in remote locations. U.S.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of automotive/military vehicle systems engineering.
• Previous experience with low-volume production programs is highly desired.
• 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.

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

Skills

Automotive/military systems

Low-volume production

Product development tools

Technical writing

Communication

ERP tools

MS Office

ITAR knowledge

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, seeks a Product Intern to work with an engineering and manufacturing team on low-volume production programs. You will engage in prototype design, build, test, and development, focusing on manufacturability, cost targets, and lifecycle activities across the full product lifecycle.

You will coordinate with purchasing, quality, and suppliers, track BOMs, and support production processes while interfacing with customers in remote locations. U.S.