Senior Systems Designer

About Oshkosh Aero Tech, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh Aero Tech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air‑freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh Aero Tech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, Jet Aire®, Jet Power®, Amp TekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Senior Systems Designer will support engineering teams by creating and modifying detailed 2D and 3D designs using computer‑aided design tools. This role is responsible for developing components, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) that meet Oshkosh standards, while contributing to ongoing product development, configuration updates, and engineering changes across multiple product lines. This position offers exposure to a wide range of equipment and systems, supporting both new development and production‑driven design work.

• Must have experience designing sheet metal components and small weldments to be considered.

• Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models for components, assemblies, and sub‑weldments using Siemens NX.
• Develop sheet metal parts, brackets, and small weldments, supporting mechanical design needs across various product lines.
• Demonstrate both drafting and modeling proficiency, including the ability to fully dimension and document designs.
• Support new development efforts driven by sales orders, including creation of new options and configuration‑specific designs.
• Assist with product maintenance activities, including compliance updates, value engineering, and resolution of obsolete components.
• Perform self‑checks on all work to ensure accuracy in dimensions, tolerances, and adherence to CAD standards.
• Apply GD&T practices to update and release drawings based on engineering markups, ensuring accuracy and compliance with design intent.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to gather technical data and ensure design feasibility.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and part structures in accordance with company standards and engineering requirements.
• Prepare and process Change Notices (CNs) to support design updates, product improvements, and obsolescence management.
• Utilize ERP (migrating to InforLN) and PLM (Teamcenter) systems to create part numbers, manage product data, and maintain configuration accuracy.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for prototype builds, pilot runs, and production issues.
• Contribute to medium‑scale development efforts, supporting system‑level changes and enhancements across existing platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  * with four (4) years of experience in design. Experience can be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Experience designing sheet metal components and small weldments.
• Experience creating 2D drawings.
• Siemens NX proficiency.

• Hydraulics design experience.
• Electrical design experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial design environment.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Exposure to ERP systems and engineering data management processes.
• Experience creating and interpreting detailed engineering drawings with full GD&T application.

• Physical Demands:
  Frequent Sitting, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion;
  Occasional Hearing, Talking;
  Seldom Standing, Walking/Running, Bending/Kneeling.
• Note:
  
  equivalent equates approximately (1) year of on the job experience to one (1) year of formal education plus 2 years.

$73,200.00 – $. The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay…