Hydraulics & Pneumatics Mech. Design Engineer (Contract)

CrossFire Group; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

CrossFire Group in Oshkosh, WI seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on hydraulics and pneumatics to design, size, and route fluid-power systems for heavy-duty vehicles. You will develop layouts, perform sizing calculations, and prepare drawings and BOMs while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a contract role.

Strong CAD skills and export-control eligibility are preferred; occasional evening or weekend work may be required. First onsite week will be in Oshkosh, WI.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least three years of related engineering experience.
• Familiarity with fluid-power concepts.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic routing and component sizing and selection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Occasional evening or weekend work as project needs require.
• Ability to meet export-control eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical components and systems for new and existing heavy-duty vehicles.
• Develop hydraulic and pneumatic routing layouts.
• Perform calculations and engineering analysis to support component sizing, selection, and integration.
• Prepare layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Investigate design and production issues and recommend technical solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support multiple assignments and provide technical guidance to less-experienced team members.
• Follow established engineering procedures and drawing standards.

Skills

Fluid-power concepts

Hydraulic routing

Pneumatic routing

Component sizing

Analytical skills

Communication

Evening/weekend availability

Export-control eligibility

Education

Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Advanced 3D CAD software

Job description

CrossFire Group in Oshkosh, WI seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on hydraulics and pneumatics to design, size, and route fluid-power systems for heavy-duty vehicles. You will develop layouts, perform sizing calculations, and prepare drawings and BOMs while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a contract role.

Strong CAD skills and export-control eligibility are preferred; occasional evening or weekend work may be required. First onsite week will be in Oshkosh, WI.