Oshkosh Defense
Overview
Project Engineer – Mechanical role at Oshkosh Defense. The Project Engineer – Mechanical leads and manages the engineering team and is responsible for driving continuous improvement across engineering disciplines. The position involves high-level engineering analysis, design or redesign, validation and troubleshooting of complex components for heavy duty vehicles, and providing integration and execution support for vehicle and component design. Mentorship in high-level analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems is expected in accordance with engineering standards and project scope. Your Impact
Manage an engineering team consisting of engineers, designers, and technicians. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the engineering team. Provide coaching and development through regular performance feedback, technical and professional training opportunities, and creation of individual development plans. Prepare and control department budget, forecast operating costs, and direct preparation of budget requests. May have some level of P&L responsibility. Understand market share and P&L for their product line – business acumen. 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. Ensure completion of projects or parts of projects of moderate complexity on time and within scope. May be responsible for overall project schedule and budget, and for managing multiple priorities. Perform more complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks per Oshkosh standards and processes. Prepare and deliver plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting. Collaborate with other engineering or business support disciplines internally and with suppliers externally. Provide guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers working on common projects. Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures – best practices. Participate in budgeting to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data. Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues. Communicate project objectives to team members. Enforce proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards; ensure technical issues are addressed within company policies and procedures. Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability. Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records. Perform engineering analysis to support selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements. Provide complex technical assistance for production support. Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication. Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations. Other duties as assigned and regular attendance is required. Minimum Qualifications
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) or more years of related experience. Standout Qualifications
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Strong 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 significant decisions and final results, typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over resource allocation. Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Ability to plan and perform work in light of new or changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated; decisions require considerable judgment and initiative. Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others; acts as lead worker. Working Conditions
Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual tasks, typing; Occasional driving, fine dexterity, manual dexterity; upper extremity repetitive motion; occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Non-Physical Demands: Frequent analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity, writing. Environmental Demands: Frequent work alone, frequent task changes, tedious work; occasional high volume public contact. Work Schedule: Routine shift hours with infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation. Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines with potential for stress; may involve direct contact with distressed individuals or external pressures. Pay Range
$82,000.00 - $132,800.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, and skills. Oshkosh offers a competitive total rewards package and a people-first culture. Oshkosh is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, contact corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Oshkosh Corporation is merit-based. Job opportunities are open to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Oshkosh Corporation will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about pay or disclose pay information, except as permitted by policy and law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Project Engineer – Mechanical role at Oshkosh Defense. The Project Engineer – Mechanical leads and manages the engineering team and is responsible for driving continuous improvement across engineering disciplines. The position involves high-level engineering analysis, design or redesign, validation and troubleshooting of complex components for heavy duty vehicles, and providing integration and execution support for vehicle and component design. Mentorship in high-level analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems is expected in accordance with engineering standards and project scope. Your Impact
Manage an engineering team consisting of engineers, designers, and technicians. Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the engineering team. Provide coaching and development through regular performance feedback, technical and professional training opportunities, and creation of individual development plans. Prepare and control department budget, forecast operating costs, and direct preparation of budget requests. May have some level of P&L responsibility. Understand market share and P&L for their product line – business acumen. 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. Ensure completion of projects or parts of projects of moderate complexity on time and within scope. May be responsible for overall project schedule and budget, and for managing multiple priorities. Perform more complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks per Oshkosh standards and processes. Prepare and deliver plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting. Collaborate with other engineering or business support disciplines internally and with suppliers externally. Provide guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers working on common projects. Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures – best practices. Participate in budgeting to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data. Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues. Communicate project objectives to team members. Enforce proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards; ensure technical issues are addressed within company policies and procedures. Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability. Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records. Perform engineering analysis to support selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements. Provide complex technical assistance for production support. Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication. Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations. Other duties as assigned and regular attendance is required. Minimum Qualifications
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) or more years of related experience. Standout Qualifications
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Strong 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 significant decisions and final results, typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over resource allocation. Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Ability to plan and perform work in light of new or changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated; decisions require considerable judgment and initiative. Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others; acts as lead worker. Working Conditions
Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual tasks, typing; Occasional driving, fine dexterity, manual dexterity; upper extremity repetitive motion; occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Non-Physical Demands: Frequent analysis/reasoning, communication/interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity, writing. Environmental Demands: Frequent work alone, frequent task changes, tedious work; occasional high volume public contact. Work Schedule: Routine shift hours with infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation. Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines with potential for stress; may involve direct contact with distressed individuals or external pressures. Pay Range
$82,000.00 - $132,800.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, and skills. Oshkosh offers a competitive total rewards package and a people-first culture. Oshkosh is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, contact corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Oshkosh Corporation is merit-based. Job opportunities are open to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Oshkosh Corporation will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about pay or disclose pay information, except as permitted by policy and law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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