Sr. Project Engineer

Overview

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, we strive to meet or exceed customers' changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with a commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Position: Sr Project Engineer – Mechanical

The Sr Project Engineer – Mechanical leads and manages the engineering team. Responsible for driving continuous improvement across multiple engineering disciplines, making high-impact decisions, and developing engineers to think innovatively and pursue process improvement daily. Performs high-level engineering analysis, design or redesign, validation and troubleshooting of complex components for heavy duty vehicles. Provides integration and execution support for vehicle and component design.

Delivers technical leadership in high-level analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope. Provides specialty research and development, analysis, modeling, and simulation in strategic technology areas.

• Manage an engineering team consisting of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Direct and coordinate activities of the engineering team.
• Team of direct reports may include people leaders.
• Provide coaching and development for the team through regular performance feedback, technical and professional training opportunities and individual development plans.
• Prepare and control department budget, forecast operating costs, and direct preparation of budget requests.
• Has some level of P&L responsibility.
• Understands market share and P&L for their product line.
• 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 and for the overall project schedule and budget.
• Manage multiple priorities; collaborate with other engineering business support disciplines and suppliers.
• May have exposure to external customers and/or industry organizations.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on common projects.
• Perform and check complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks according to Oshkosh and industry standards.
• Prepare and deliver complex plans, designs, computation methods, and reporting.
• Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures; pursue best practices.
• Research, study, and propose use of new technologies for development of products.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, customers, and outside resources on technical issues.
• Enforce proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards; ensure issues are addressed within company policies.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
• Perform rigorous engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements.
• Prepare complex technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned; regular attendance is required.

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

• 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

• Physical Demands:
  Frequent standing, walking/running, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual tasks; occasional…