Product Intern: Defense & Mobility Engineering

Pratt Miller; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller is seeking a Product Intern to work closely with a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing team on the execution of low-volume production programs. 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 part of an energetic team focused on fast-paced product development and unsurpassed quality.

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 systems

Military vehicle systems

Low-volume production

Product development tools

Technical writing

ERP tools

MS Office

ITAR

US citizenship

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

Pratt Miller is seeking a Product Intern to work closely with a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing team on the execution of low-volume production programs. 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 part of an energetic team focused on fast-paced product development and unsurpassed quality.