Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation seeks a Senior Engineer - Mechanical to act as the primary liaison between Design Engineering and manufacturing, ensuring production readiness and timely issue resolution.

You will lead root-cause investigations, provide daily engineering support, and communicate status to leadership, while mentoring junior engineers and preparing technical proposals and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three or more years of related experience.
• Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.
• Experience in a high volume production environment; familiarity with CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site Design Engineering representative for assigned vehicle systems, providing technical leadership and daily engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause investigations for production issues and drive timely corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate technical issues, risk assessments, and corrective action status to plant leadership and Design Engineering.
• Perform engineering calculations and investigations as assigned per Oshkosh standards and industry practices.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians on projects.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Engineering calculations

Technical leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering focus

Tools

CAD system

Job description

About Oshkosh Delivery, an Oshkosh companyOshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.The Senior Engineer - Mechanical acts as the primary liaison between the NGDV Design Engineering organization and manufacturing operations, providing technical ownership for assigned vehicle systems throughout production. The position is responsible for supporting production readiness, leading engineering investigations, driving corrective actions, and ensuring timely resolution of issues that impact safety, quality, delivery, and cost.YOUR IMPACT:Serve as the on-site Design Engineering representative for assigned vehicle systems, providing technical leadership and daily engineering support to manufacturing operations.Lead root cause investigations for production issues and drive timely implementation of corrective actions with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations.Effectively communicate technical issues, risk assessments, and corrective action status to plant leadership and the Design Engineering organization.Under supervision, perform engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity.May be responsible for managing multiple projects.Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians working on a common project.Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.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 in a high volume production environment.Experience with a high level CAD system.#LI-MC1Pay Range:$73,200.00 - $117,800.00The 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 among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application 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. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.