Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Oshkosh, WI (Hybrid — minimum three days onsite per week at the North Plant)

Pay Rate: $35–45/hour (based on experience)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Travel: Up to 1 week every 2–3 months within the U.S. (GSA per diem provided)

Interview Process: Initial phone screen → Onsite interview

About the Role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be a key contributor to the design and development of heavy-duty vehicle components and systems. This position focuses on delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to support both new vehicle programs and improvements to existing platforms. The role requires a hands-on, collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical design efforts, including calculations, modeling, testing, and documentation.
• Develop and optimize vehicle components and systems to meet performance, safety, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers to drive successful project execution.
• Prepare detailed layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Conduct engineering analyses to select appropriate components, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support production teams by troubleshooting and resolving engineering issues.
• Prepare technical proposals, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation for research, analysis, and future reference.
• Use analytical and mathematical methods to model system performance and optimize designs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• U.S. Citizenship (required for security and compliance purposes).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with automotive closures design.
• Knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle systems and equipment.
• Proficiency with advanced CAD software and engineering design tools.
• Experience working directly with suppliers.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Communication: Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to handle diversified, moderately complex challenges.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor junior team members and act as a technical lead.
• Decision-Making: Capable of making informed technical and project-related decisions.

Why Join Us

This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle technologies that impact the future of transportation. You’ll join a collaborative engineering environment that values innovation, expertise, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive hourly compensation, opportunities for career growth, and meaningful work on projects that make a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HRU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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