Mechanical Engineer (Structural Body)

Oshkosh Corporation•Oshkosh, WI

About The Position

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company 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. The Mechanical Engineer (Structural Body) designs functional, reliable and cost effective heavy duty vehicle components. This role supports the design, analysis, and validation of vehicle structures, including frames, subframes, cab structures, mounting systems, reinforcements and load bearing components for both new and existing vehicle platforms. Perform engineering analysis and design or re-design, and development of components into existing and new vehicles. YOUR IMPACT Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes. Support senior engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting. Support the design and development of vehicle structural systems including body, frames, brackets, crossmembers, reinforcements, and welded assemblies. Assist in defining and analyzing load paths, structural interfaces, and attachment strategies to ensure durability, stiffness, and crash performance. Under close supervision, work on projects of limited complexity in a support role. Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally. 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 that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures. Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability. Perform and Directs 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 non-complex technical assistance for production support. Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication. Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations. Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs. Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering and communicate status via verbal or written communication. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field along with Internship experience or six (6) or more months of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Jira, Python or Minitab.
Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.
Experience with a high level CAD system.
Experience with GD&T.
Experience with fabrication processes of aluminum and steel.
Experience with different joining processes of aluminum and steel.
Experience with manufacturing assembly processes.
Experience with Engineering Change Notices.

Responsibilities

Perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
Support senior engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
Support the design and development of vehicle structural systems including body, frames, brackets, crossmembers, reinforcements, and welded assemblies.
Assist in defining and analyzing load paths, structural interfaces, and attachment strategies to ensure durability, stiffness, and crash performance.
Work on projects of limited complexity in a support role.
Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
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 that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
Perform and Directs 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 non-complex technical assistance for production support.
Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.
Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.
Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering and communicate status via verbal or written communication.
Other duties as assigned.