Sr. Engineer – Mechanical (Closures Dept.)

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

About the role

The Sr Engineer – Mechanical designs functional, reliable and cost-effective automotive closure systems (doors, hoods, glass, and associated hardware) on the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) program. Perform engineering analysis and design or re-design, and development of components into existing and new vehicles. Provide integration and execution support for vehicle and component design.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
• Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity; may manage multiple projects.
• Collaborate with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians working on a common project.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.
• Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards; ensure technical issues are conducted within company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Perform and direct preparation of layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for production support.
• Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
• Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
• Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.
• Experience with a high-level CAD system.

Core Competencies

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (within or outside department or division), and gathering factual information; may include communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
• Communication Skills: Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before internal and external groups; read, analyze, and interpret business manuals, technical procedures, and government regulations; read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions involving evaluation of information; decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
• Complexity, Judgment, and Problem Solving: Generally diversified and moderately difficult work requiring judgment in adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures.
• Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work; acts as “lead worker.”

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands:
  • Frequent: Standing, walking/running, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual, typing.
  • Occasional: Driving, fine dexterity, manual dexterity, upper extremity repetitive motion.
  • Seldom: Lifting/carrying 25 lbs., pushing/pulling 25 lbs.
• Non-Physical Demands:
  • Frequent: Analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity (e.g., auditing, problem-solving, grant writing, composing reports), writing.
• Environmental Demands:
  • Frequent: Work alone, frequent task changes, tedious/exacting work.
  • Occasional: High volume public contact.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours; infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on a routine basis or considerable stress intermittently.

Pay

Pay Range: $73,200.00 - $117,800.00. 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, skills, and equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.