Oshkosh Defense · 5 hours ago
Sr. Principal Engineer - Emissions & Powertrain
Oshkosh Defense is an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer dedicated to protecting those who serve. The Sr. Principal Engineer – Mechanical will perform high-level engineering analysis and design for heavy-duty vehicles, providing technical leadership and managing project timelines and budgets.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for completion of a complex project on time
Will be responsible for overall project schedule and budget
Responsible for managing multiple priorities
Collaborate as needed with other engineering business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally
May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations
Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on a common project
Perform and check complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes
Responsible for the preparation and delivery of complex plans designs, computation methods, and/or reporting
Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc
Researches, studies, and proposes use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products
Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues
Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers
Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted with the framework of company policies and procedures
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability
Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records
Perform rigorous engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements
Prepare complex technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations
Other duties as assigned
Regular attendance is required
Qualification
Required
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with eight (8) or more years of related experience
Preferred
Accredited Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems
Experience with a high level CAD system
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Opportunities to support team member growth and success
Company
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense delivers leading-edge tactical wheeled vehicles and life cycle sustainment services
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1917-05-01Acquired
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