Sr. Project Engineer

Oshkosh Corporation • Oshkosh, WI

93d • $91,800 - $153,200

About The Position

Oshkosh Defense, a leading manufacturer of tactical vehicles, is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers with advanced systems and next-generation defense technologies. The Sr Project Engineer - Mechanical leads and manages the engineering team, driving continuous improvement efforts across various engineering disciplines. This role involves making critical decisions that significantly impact projects and engineering initiatives, performing high-level engineering analysis, design, validation, and troubleshooting of complex components for heavy-duty vehicles, and providing integration and execution support for vehicle and component design.

Requirements

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 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.
• Experience with a high-level CAD system.
• Background in design for manufacturability.
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience in cabin/cab development or component development.

Responsibilities

• Manage an engineering team consisting of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the engineering team.
• Provide coaching and development for the team through regular performance feedback and training opportunities.
• Prepare and control department budget and forecast operating costs.
• Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Present and defend technical engineering decisions to leadership and external customers.
• Ensure completion of complex projects on time and manage overall project schedule and budget.
• Perform and check complex engineering calculations and tasks according to industry standards.
• Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Prepare complex technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• People-first culture.
• Opportunities for growth and success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree