Senior Mechanical Engineer - Heavy Vehicle Components

Oshkosh Corporation; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical to design and analyze heavy-vehicle components, delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions and supporting integration across vehicle platforms.

The role includes a hybrid work arrangement (three days in the office, two from home) and opportunities to mentor junior engineers, collaborate with suppliers, and contribute to performance, safety, and reliability assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years of related experience.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy-vehicle systems.
• Experience with a high-level CAD system.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, analysis, and development of heavy vehicle components.
• Provide integration and execution support for vehicle and component design.
• Mentor entry-level engineers, designers, or technicians on common projects.
• Prepare layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical issues.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical to design and analyze heavy-vehicle components, delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions and supporting integration across vehicle platforms.

The role includes a hybrid work arrangement (three days in the office, two from home) and opportunities to mentor junior engineers, collaborate with suppliers, and contribute to performance, safety, and reliability assessments.