Oshkosh Defense LLC
Senior Design Engineer
Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States, 54901
At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 17,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.
Senior Design Engineer R31703The Sr. Engineer - Mechanical will design, test, and implement new innovative designs into the Oshkosh S-Series Front Discharge Mixer. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in design, analysis, and project management while supporting the full product lifecycle of the S-Series vehicle.
YOUR IMPACT:
Perform engineering analysis to support the selection and design of parts, components, and materials that meet vehicle and performance requirements.
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
Create engineering layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Create and communicate test requirements to test engineers, facilitate prototype/vehicle testing, and analyze results.
Participate in the development of a physical prototype(s).
Provide engineering support for production and/or service when required, and root causing issues reported.
Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
Responsible for managing multiple projects of varying complexity including developing project schedules and providing status reports to management.
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.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.
Experience with a high level CAD system.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations; Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgment in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined.
Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as 'lead worker'.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25lbs.
Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
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Senior Design Engineer R31703The Sr. Engineer - Mechanical will design, test, and implement new innovative designs into the Oshkosh S-Series Front Discharge Mixer. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in design, analysis, and project management while supporting the full product lifecycle of the S-Series vehicle.
YOUR IMPACT:
Perform engineering analysis to support the selection and design of parts, components, and materials that meet vehicle and performance requirements.
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
Create engineering layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Create and communicate test requirements to test engineers, facilitate prototype/vehicle testing, and analyze results.
Participate in the development of a physical prototype(s).
Provide engineering support for production and/or service when required, and root causing issues reported.
Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
Responsible for managing multiple projects of varying complexity including developing project schedules and providing status reports to management.
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.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.
Experience with a high level CAD system.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations; Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgment in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined.
Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as 'lead worker'.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25lbs.
Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
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