Technical Project Lead

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation, a leader in specialty vehicles, seeks a Technical Project Lead to plan and coordinate engineering initiatives across motorsports, defense, and mobility sectors at Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company. You will oversee project plans, schedules, and budgets while aligning solutions with industry roadmaps and technology trends.

Ideal candidates have a BS/MS in Engineering with 6+ years of experience in engineering programs, strong communication, and hands-on capability with vehicle

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or equivalent; minimum 6 years post-graduation experience.
• Experience in engineering program processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead regular meetings with team leads, stakeholders, and clients to ensure requirements are met on schedule.
• Delegate tasks to team members to match skill sets and ensure efficient project completion.
• Maintain budgets and adjust as needed.
• Track performance to meet contract requirements and report progress.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Budget management

Ambiguity management

Strategic alignment

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Creo

Siemens NX

CATIA

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.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work collaboratively with others and be a team player.
• 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 such related 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.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

BS or MS in Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 6 years post-graduation employment experience. Basic understanding of engineering program processes.

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Working primarily in an office environment. Occasionally work with manufacturing (support). Occasionally work outside in an austere testing environment.

Pay Range: $92,600.00 - $154,400.00 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.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It’s a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

As part of a People First culture, you’ll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you.

Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.