Senior Engineer – Vehicle Systems & Components

Location: Oshkosh (Onsite with some flexibility)
Job Type: Contract (6 months) with strong potential for contract-to-hire
Schedule: Standard business hours
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Overview

Join a high-impact engineering team focused on designing and developing heavy-duty vehicle systems and components. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across the full product lifecyclefrom concept and analysis to production supportwhile contributing to both new and existing vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional reliable and cost-effective vehicle components and systems
• Perform engineering analysis calculations and design validation activities
• Support integration and execution of component and system designs into vehicle platforms
• Create and review technical drawings layouts specifications and bills of material (BOMs)
• Evaluate designs for performance safety and reliability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams
• Analyze and resolve engineering issues; communicate status clearly to stakeholders
• Prepare technical reports proposals and presentations
• Maintain accurate project documentation and engineering records
• Mentor junior engineers designers or technicians as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
• 3 years of relevant engineering experience

Preferred / Standout Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with automotive or heavy-duty vehicle systems
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as PTC Creo and Windchill
• Strong analytical skills with experience in system modeling and performance optimization

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to full lifecycle vehicle engineering
• Opportunity to work on complex real-world mechanical systems
• High visibility across engineering manufacturing and supplier teams
• Potential for long-term employment based on performance