Senior Design Engineer: Systems & CAD Leader

Paddock; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, seeks an experienced design engineer to lead mechanical system design from concept through drawings, using CAD and FEA. You will guide a small team, model system behavior, and validate designs with DVP&R and technical reports.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering, 8+ years experience, and proficiency in Creo/NX/Catia/SolidWorks with ANSYS/HyperMesh/Windchill. US citizenship is required; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years engineering employment experience.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience with parametric 3D modeling and GD&T.
• Proficiency in Creo, NX, Catia, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with ANSYS or HyperMesh and Windchill PLM.
• Strong technical writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Team leadership and ability to guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• System physics modeling and characterization.
• CAD system and component concept development and packaging.
• Application of linear-static Finite Element Analysis in design optimization.
• Technical drawing generation.
• Prepare and present project status reports.
• Test design, development, and reporting (DVP&R).
• Guidance of lower-level engineers in their efforts.
• Support and resolve customer problems using mechanical, analytical, CAE and project management skills.
• Prepare technical specifications for Pratt Miller Engineering.
• Develop testing methods and procedures for use by Pratt Miller Engineering.
• Support manufacturing by answering questions and responding to ECRs.
• Investigate alternative business opportunities.
• Function as system-level primary customer contact in some scenarios.

Skills

System design

CAD modeling

FEA analysis

Technical drawing

Project leadership

Team mentoring

MS Office

Education

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering

Tools

Creo

NX

Catia

SolidWorks

ANSYS

HyperMesh

Windchill

Job description

Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, seeks an experienced design engineer to lead mechanical system design from concept through drawings, using CAD and FEA. You will guide a small team, model system behavior, and validate designs with DVP&R and technical reports.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering, 8+ years experience, and proficiency in Creo/NX/Catia/SolidWorks with ANSYS/HyperMesh/Windchill. US citizenship is required; travel may be involved.