Pratt Miller is a world-class technology company and a respected leader in the motorsports, mobility, and defense industries providing clients with advanced engineering and low-volume manufacturing solutions. Our range of design, engineering, manufacturing, and vehicle program management capabilities are among the most robust and agile in the world.
Pratt Miller is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to joining our growing team.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following items:
1. 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)
2. Project Support
- Support and resolve customer problems using mechanical, analytical, CAE and project management skills
- Prepare technical specifications for use by Pratt & Miller Engineering
- Develop testing methods and procedures for use by Pratt & Miller Engineering
- Investigate alternative business opportunities
- Support manufacturing by answering questions and responding to ECRs.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Required Experience and Education:
- 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
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- 5+ years of experience
- Expertise in a major 3D CAD package (ProE, NX, CATIA, or Solidworks)
- Analysis mesh preprocessing
- FEA or CFD analysis
- Experience with vehicle-based prototype manufacturing environments (defense, automotive, on highway, off road)
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.
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.