About the job Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Vehicle Design (Creo / Heavy Equipment)
Location: Oshkosh (Onsite with flexibility) Type: Contract (6 months) Strong Contract-to-Hire Potential Schedule: Day Shift (Standard Business Hours) Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required
Why This Role Stands Out
Work on heavy-duty vehicles and advanced mechanical systems
Strong mix of design, analysis, and real-world production support
Exposure to full product lifecycle engineering
High likelihood of conversion to full-time
Core Responsibilities:
Design and develop mechanical components and vehicle systems for heavy-duty/off-highway equipment
Create 3D CAD models and assemblies using PTC Creo
Perform engineering analysis, calculations, and design validation
Generate 2D drawings, GD&T, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs)
Support vehicle integration, packaging, and system-level design
Evaluate designs for performance, durability, safety, and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers)
Provide production and troubleshooting support for engineering issues
Analyze and resolve design failures, field issues, and test results
Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations
Mentor junior engineers and support project execution
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in mechanical design / product development
Experience with 3D CAD (Creo strongly preferred; SolidWorks, NX, CATIA acceptable)
Strong understanding of:
Mechanical systems design
Engineering drawings & GD&T
Materials and manufacturing processes
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
Preferred / Nice-to-Have:
Experience with heavy-duty vehicles, automotive, defense, or off-highway equipment
Familiarity with PLM tools such as Windchill
Experience with:
Structural components / chassis / frames
Hydraulics, powertrain, or vehicle systems
FEA / engineering analysis tools
Background supporting prototype builds or manufacturing environments