Senior Systems Designer

About the role

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. The Senior Systems Designer supports engineering teams by creating and modifying detailed 2D and 3D designs using computer-aided design tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models for components, assemblies, and sub-weldments using Siemens NXDevelop sheet metal parts, brackets, and small weldments, supporting mechanical design needs across various product lines.
• Demonstrate both drafting and modeling proficiency, including the ability to fully dimension and document designs.
• Support new development efforts driven by sales orders, including creation of new options and configuration-specific designs.
• Assist with product maintenance activities, including compliance updates, value engineering, and resolution of obsolete components.
• Perform self-checks on all work to ensure accuracy in dimensions, tolerances, and adherence to CAD standards.
• Apply GD&T practices to update and release drawings based on engineering markups, ensuring accuracy and compliance with design intent.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to gather technical data and ensure design feasibility.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and part structures in accordance with company standards and engineering requirements.
• Prepare and process Change Notices (CNs) to support design updates, product improvements, and obsolescence management.
• Utilize ERP (migrating to InforLN) and PLM (Teamcenter) systems to create part numbers, manage product data, and maintain configuration accuracy.
• Provide hands-on technical support for prototype builds, pilot runs, and production issues.
• Contribute to medium-scale development efforts, supporting system-level changes and enhancements across existing platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* with four (4) years of experience in design.
• Experience designing sheet metal components and small weldments.
• Experience creating 2D drawings.
• Experience with Siemens NX.

Standout Qualifications

• Hydraulics design experience.
• Electrical design experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial design environment.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Exposure to ERP systems and engineering data management processes.
• Experience creating and interpreting detailed engineering drawings with full GD&T application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* with four (4) years of experience in design.
• Experience designing sheet metal components and small weldments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $73,200.00 - $117,800.00. Oshkosh Corporation offers a competitive total rewards package and prioritizes a people-first culture with various opportunities for team member growth and success. Oshkosh Corporation is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. The company is also an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.