MECHANICAL ENGINEER I
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Job Type: 12-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $49 - $60/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, with some flexibility for 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Industry: Defense | Heavy Vehicle Engineering
HELP DESIGN THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES
Our Client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design, development, analysis, and integration of components and systems for advanced heavy-duty vehicle applications.
This opportunity is well suited for a mechanical engineer with strong CAD skills and an interest in vehicle systems, controls, robotics, autonomy, or electric vehicle technology. You'll work alongside experienced engineers while gaining hands-on exposure to complex vehicle development programs.
The Mechanical Engineer I will support engineering design, analysis, drawings, bills of material, system routing, production issues, and the integration of new and redesigned components into vehicle platforms.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design and develop functional, reliable, and cost-effective heavy-duty vehicle components.
- Create and modify engineering designs using CATIA or similar high-level CAD software.
- Prepare layouts, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
- Perform engineering calculations and analysis to support component and system designs.
- Support the selection of parts, components, and materials based on engineering requirements.
- Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Assist senior engineers with design plans, calculations, technical documentation, and reporting.
- Support system and component routing within vehicle platforms.
- Review and interpret FEA analysis and results.
- Participate in DFMEA activities to identify and address potential design risks.
- Provide technical assistance to manufacturing and production teams.
- Investigate and resolve mechanical and system-level engineering issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines.
- Prepare technical proposals, reports, quotations, and presentations.
- Apply analytical and mathematical methods to evaluate system performance and optimize designs.
- Communicate engineering issues, findings, and project status to appropriate stakeholders.
- Support vehicle development projects from design through implementation.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Internship experience or at least six months of related engineering experience.
- Experience with CATIA or a similar advanced CAD platform.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Understanding of engineering design principles and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and analysis.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will stand out with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Controls and robotics
- Systems engineering
- System routing
- FEA analysis review and interpretation
- DFMEA
- Autonomous vehicle technology
- Electric vehicle systems
- Automotive engineering
- Heavy-duty trucks or military vehicles
- Vehicle components and mechanical systems
- CATIA or other high-level CAD systems
- Production and manufacturing support
POSITION DETAILS
This is a 12-month, full-time contract opportunity located onsite in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Pay Rate: $49 - $60/hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Primary Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Schedule Flexibility: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM may also be considered
Travel: None anticipated
This position supports programs subject to ITAR requirements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
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