Engineer - Mechanical, Senior - NPD

Oshkosh Corporation•Oshkosh, WI

2d•$73,200 - $117,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Engineer – Mechanical - NPD designs functional, reliable and cost effective, heavy duty vehicle components. 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. Independently lead sub-system design and development from concept through production release, ensuring alignment with Pierce vehicle performance targets, quality standards, and program timing. Execute engineering responsibilities within the NPD process, including requirements definition, concept development, design release, validation, and production readiness. Provide strong technical leadership for assigned systems, driving design direction and influencing cross-functional engineering teams to achieve optimized vehicle-level solutions. Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned sub-systems, leading design reviews, supporting program reviews, and resolving complex technical issues. Manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal oversight, proactively identifying risks, driving mitigation plans, and ensuring on-time delivery of key milestones. Develop and own DFMEA inputs and DVP&R activities; support validation testing, analyze results, and drive corrective actions and design improvements. Evaluate system-level interactions and integration impacts across chassis, body, and vehicle systems, including considerations for both new production and fielded vehicles. Lead detailed design reviews and ensure designs meet functional, durability, and manufacturability requirements. Perform and guide engineering analyses (e.g., driveline geometry, vibration isolation, center of gravity, structural loading) to support sound engineering decisions. Collaborate directly with suppliers to define requirements, evaluate components, and develop custom solutions (e.g., cooling systems, BTMS), ensuring successful integration and product release. Manage Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) and coordinate materials to support prototype builds, testing, and development activities. Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to support build events, resolve production issues, and ensure seamless implementation of new designs. Drive continuous improvement through application of lessons learned, design standardization, and support of field issue resolution. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Independently lead sub-system design and development from concept through production release, ensuring alignment with Pierce vehicle performance targets, quality standards, and program timing.
Execute engineering responsibilities within the NPD process, including requirements definition, concept development, design release, validation, and production readiness.
Provide strong technical leadership for assigned systems, driving design direction and influencing cross-functional engineering teams to achieve optimized vehicle-level solutions.
Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned sub-systems, leading design reviews, supporting program reviews, and resolving complex technical issues.
Manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal oversight, proactively identifying risks, driving mitigation plans, and ensuring on-time delivery of key milestones.
Develop and own DFMEA inputs and DVP&R activities; support validation testing, analyze results, and drive corrective actions and design improvements.
Evaluate system-level interactions and integration impacts across chassis, body, and vehicle systems, including considerations for both new production and fielded vehicles.
Lead detailed design reviews and ensure designs meet functional, durability, and manufacturability requirements.
Perform and guide engineering analyses (e.g., driveline geometry, vibration isolation, center of gravity, structural loading) to support sound engineering decisions.
Collaborate directly with suppliers to define requirements, evaluate components, and develop custom solutions (e.g., cooling systems, BTMS), ensuring successful integration and product release.
Manage Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) and coordinate materials to support prototype builds, testing, and development activities.
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to support build events, resolve production issues, and ensure seamless implementation of new designs.
Drive continuous improvement through application of lessons learned, design standardization, and support of field issue resolution.
Other duties as assigned.