Mid-Level Design Engineer

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 us, and our customers bring high-quality products to market faster.

OVERVIEW: Mid-level design engineer with core responsibilities including product and system design and development. The main focus will be mechanical system design using CAD and structural analysis (FEA), supported by systems modeling to substantiate the lower-level decisions. This position’s responsibilities will span from initial concepts through detailed drawing execution while working within a project team under the review of a design team lead. System-level design responsibility is expected in this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SKILLS:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Vehicle and Product System Design & Development
  • 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)
• Project Support
  • Support and resolve customer problems using mechanical, analytical, CAE and project management skills
  • Prepare technical specifications for use by Pratt & Miller Engineering
  • Support manufacturing by answering questions and responding to ECRs
  • Present results to and take direction from external customers

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3yrs engineering employment experience
• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in generating parametric 3D models and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis as a key part of the design process
• Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in parametric 3D modeling and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to support technicians and shop builds
  • Operate hand tools, explain design intent and assembly processes

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• 8am-4pm core (minimum) work hours (typically 45hrs per week average)
• Project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines
• Option for hybrid work environment (in-office and remote work)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the ideal candidate must possess but not limited to all the following:

• Be a team player
• Have great attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and pride in their work products
• Be interested in technology and learning new things

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work will typically be performed in a team-based office environment. Our team members work on collaborative, challenging projects that offer the opportunity to learn from a wide range of expertise and have fun in the process. Some travel may be required for customer and supplier meetings, off-site training, off-site testing, and attendance at industry conferences.

This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident or ability to meet licensure requirements.

Pratt Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.