Must be a US Citizen

Location: On-site at the Global Technology Center (south side of Oshkosh, WI); local candidates preferred for initial period

Interview Process: Interview invitation via Microsoft Teams

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing functional, reliable, and cost-effective heavy-duty vehicle components. This includes performing engineering analysis, developing new designs or redesigns, and supporting the integration and execution of vehicle and component designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and assigned tasks under supervision, following industry standards
• Support senior engineers in preparing plans, designs, computation methods, and reports
• Manage projects or segments of projects of limited complexity; may handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Collaborate with other engineering and business support disciplines, both internally and externally with suppliers
• Mentor and guide entry-level engineers, designers, or technicians
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and resources regarding technical concerns
• Enforce engineering criteria and drawing standards, ensuring processes align with company standards and policies
• Evaluate designs for safety, performance, and reliability
• Prepare and direct the development of layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials
• Conduct engineering analyses for the selection of parts, components, and materials to meet requirements
• Provide technical support to production as needed
• Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering and communicate resolutions
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations
• Create and maintain project documentation for research and historical tracking
• Use analytical and mathematical methods to model system performance and optimize design
• Ensure regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Three (3) or more years of relevant engineering experience
• Proficient in C++ and Python
• Experience with Creole (Creo), PTC, Windchill, and Microsoft Office
• Heavy-vehicle, automotive, or related mechanical system knowledge
• Candidates with relevant experience at local or similar manufacturers are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with high-level CAD systems
• Former experience at leading vehicle manufacturers is a plus

Core Competencies

• Effective internal and external communication, including technical documentation and presentations
• Ability to gather, interpret, and explain information across peer and interdepartmental groups
• Skilled at analysis, problem-solving, and reasoning in moderately complex situations
• Makes sound decisions and adapts established practices to new challenges
• Capable of instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others; able to act as a “lead worker”

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Standing, walking/running, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual work, typing
• Occasional: Driving, fine dexterity, manual dexterity, upper extremity repetitive motion
• Seldom: Lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs.

Non-Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Analytical reasoning, interpretation, math/mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity (e.g., auditing, problem solving, report writing), writing

Environmental Demands:

• Frequent: Working alone, task changes, tedious/exacting work
• Occasional: High-volume public contact

Schedule & Demands:

• Routine shift hours with infrequent overtime, weekends, or shift rotation
• High volume and variable demands may impose occasional stress due to deadlines or workload

HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.