Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

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We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Engineer to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, practical curiosity, and a passion for problem solving. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex systems and technologies, from design and integration to testing and validation, while contributing to innovative solutions in a dynamic engineering environment.

The Senior Engineer 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.

Under supervision, perform engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.

Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.

Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity.

May be responsible for managing multiple projects.

Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.

Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians working on a common project.

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 technical assistance for production support.

Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.

Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.

Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full-time, onsite presence required.
• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.
• 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on curiosity and problem-solving approach.

Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program in one of the following disciplines:
o Mechanical Engineering
o Electrical Engineering
o Aerospace Engineering
o Systems Engineering
o Software Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying root-cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Background in electro-mechanical system integration.
• Hands-on experience with product testing, test labs, or hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience creating engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with data acquisition tools and post-processing techniques.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency with 3D CAD design tools and modeling.
• Prior exposure to military combat systems.
• Knowledge of video signal design and transmission systems.
• Experience applying root-cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Background in electro-mechanical system integration.
• Hands-on experience with product testing, test labs, or hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.
• Strong technical writing skills with experience creating engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with data acquisition tools and post-processing techniques.