Sr. Project Engineer

Oshkosh Corporation • Oshkosh, WI

94d • $91,800 - $153,200

About The Position

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 Sr Project Engineer – Mechanical leads and manages the engineering team. Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts across different engineering disciplines. Responsible for making critical decisions that have a large impact on projects and engineering initiatives. Develops and fosters Engineers to think innovatively, hold accountability, and process improvement on a daily basis. Performs high level, engineering analysis, design or re-design, validation and troubleshooting of complex components for heavy duty vehicles. Provide integration and execution support for vehicle and component design. Provide technical leadership in high level analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope. Provide specialty research and development, analysis, modeling, and simulation in strategic technology areas.

Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with eight (8) or more years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.
• Experience with a high-level CAD system.
• Background in design for manufacturability.
• Experience with multi-component design and development into production.
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience in cabin/cab development or component development HVAC Seating Doors/Hatches Dash development Glass Visibility Interior Storage Ergonomics.

Responsibilities

• Manage an engineering team consisting of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of their engineering team.
• Provide coaching and development for their team through regular performance feedback, technical and professional training opportunities and creation of individual development plans for team members.
• Prepare and control department budget, forecast operating costs of department, and direct preparation of budget requests.
• Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external customers, across segments and functions.
• Present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership, Oshkosh leadership, and external customers.
• Responsible for completion of a complex project on time.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on a common project.
• Perform and check complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
• Prepare complex technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to support team member growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees