Electrification Project Engineer (Automotive)

About Oshkosh Defense an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Project Engineer NGDV BEV leads engineering projects for the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) function area including BEV powertrain hardware electrical and software integration V&V. Responsible for following product development processes that ensure proper project management resource planning and project execution. Responsible for leading critical decisions related to change control issue tracking and resolution cross-functional coordination and supplier engineering tasks. Provides technical leadership within the NGDV/BEV to various parts of the organization both internally and externally. Manages complex engineering projects related to analysis design integration validation and troubleshooting of BEV powertrain on delivery vehicles. Provides integration and execution expertise for vehicle control and embedded systems development.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Engineering project management for NGDV BEV function area plans directs and coordinates project activities of product development activities.

• Manage the execution of the design development validation configuration control processes and procedures.

• Support internal quality control manufacturing and aftermarket groups through production and sustaining phases of the NGDV program.

• Responsible for BOM ERP and design release processes for the NGDV BEV power-train.

• Support BEV power-train mechanical design and integration with key internal and external component owners.

• Has responsibility for budget management resource planning and cost control related to the NGDV BEV power-train development activities.

• Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external customers across segments and functions.

• Ability to present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership Oshkosh leadership and external customers.

• Responsible for completion of a complex project on time.

• 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.

• Perform complex engineering analysis of customer requirements including design of new and modified systems ensuring current products remain competitive as well as supporting new products.

• Interface with customers/suppliers to resolve complex technical issues to provide the business with innovative industry leading solutions.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Regular attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field with five (5) or more years of related experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division) and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.

• External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information answer queries or ask assistance.

• Communication Skills: Read write and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read analyze and interpret business manuals technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents.

• Decision-Making: Regularly makes significant decisions and final results typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over the allocation of resources.

• Complexity Judgment and Problem Solving: Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems work from broad instruction and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated. Decisions require considerable judgment initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.

• Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing scheduling and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as lead worker.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing Walking/Running Sitting Reaching Hearing Talking Visual Typing; Occasional: Driving Fine Dexterity Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs. Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.

• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning Communication/Interpretation Math/Mental Computation Reading Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing problem solving grant writing composing reports) Writing.

• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone Frequent Task Changes Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.

• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime weekend or shift rotation.

• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
  
  #LI-VR

Pay Range:

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

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity 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 Corporations 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.