Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Vehicle Systems Design

GLOBAL Recruitment SolutionsOshkosh, Wisconsin

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Overview

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Location: Oshkosh, WI (Onsite/Hybrid based on business needs)Job Type: Contract | Strong extension or contract-to-hire potentialStart Date: ASAPWork Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

Join a high-impact engineering team focused on the design, integration, and optimization of heavy-duty vehicle components and systems. This Senior Mechanical Engineer role is ideal for an engineer with strong experience in vehicle component design, CAD modeling, engineering analysis, BOMs, supplier collaboration, and production support.

The right candidate will bring hands-on experience designing functional, reliable, and cost-effective mechanical systems for automotive, defense, truck, off-highway, or heavy equipment platforms.

This position offers broad exposure across the full product lifecycle, including new product development, redesigns, technical problem solving, validation support, drawing release, and cross-functional execution.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop heavy vehicle components, assemblies, and mechanical systems
Support new product development and redesign efforts for existing vehicle platforms
Create and review CAD models, engineering layouts, drawings, and bills of materials
Perform engineering calculations, tolerance reviews, and system performance analysis
Evaluate designs for performance, durability, reliability, safety, and manufacturability
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, and supplier teams
Resolve engineering issues from production, field performance, and customer feedback
Support component selection, materials evaluation, and technical specifications
Prepare technical reports, proposals, presentations, and project documentation
Assist with vehicle integration, packaging, and system execution
Provide mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and technicians
Drive projects of moderate complexity or lead key portions of larger programs

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
3+ years of engineering experience in mechanical design, vehicle systems, or component development
Strong experience with CAD design tools (Creo, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar high-level CAD systems)
Background in automotive, defense vehicles, commercial trucks, off-road, agriculture, or heavy equipment
Experience creating:
- Technical drawings
- Layouts
- Bills of materials
- Engineering documentation
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
Experience supporting cross-functional engineering projects

Preferred / Standout Experience

Heavy-duty vehicle or military vehicle systems
Chassis, structures, suspension, body, cab, drivetrain, or mounted systems
Supplier engineering and technical issue resolution
Production support and manufacturing engineering interface
Component validation and root cause analysis
System performance modeling and optimization
DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up exposure

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GLOBAL Recruitment Solutions is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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GLOBAL Recruitment Solutions offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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