Technical Lead Manager Jobs in Michigan

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: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• 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:

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