Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh Company, 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 company owns trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, and Jetway®.

About the role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is an integral member of the Sustaining Engineering team, responsible for supporting production and driving continuous improvement of existing Ground Support Equipment. This role provides technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions while working closely with cross-functional teams to guide projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and design activities in accordance with Oshkosh and industry standards.
• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for heavy-duty vehicles.
• Support sustaining engineering efforts, including product improvements, redesigns, and production support.
• Manage one or more engineering projects of varying complexity.
• Conduct reviews with other engineers to evaluate design solutions.
• Collaborate with electrical, hydraulic, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and supplier teams.
• Support production by troubleshooting issues and implementing practical design solutions.
• Evaluate designs for performance, manufacturability, safety, durability, reliability, and cost.
• Prepare and review layouts, designs, drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Create and modify bills of material.
• Perform engineering analysis to support component selection, material selection, and system performance.
• Guide designers, technicians, and entry-level engineers on assigned projects.
• Maintain effective communication with internal customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams regarding technical issues and project status.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Mechanical design experience supporting heavy-duty, off-highway, construction, agricultural, or similar mobile equipment.
• Experience with sheet metal assemblies, weldments, and fabricated structures.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with experience testing, troubleshooting, and validating engineering designs.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems and basic electrical integration.
• Experience supporting production or sustaining engineering environments.
• Experience with Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, or similar engineering software.
• Experience with FEA, GD&T, and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience with design using 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience using Teamcenter or other PLM software.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $73,200.00 - $117,800.00 across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role, candidate's experience, education, skills, and equity among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, Oshkosh prioritizes a people-first culture and provides various opportunities to support team member growth and success.