Mechanical Project Engineer – Hydraulic Systems
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Pay Rate: $52.86 per hour
Employment Type: Contract only
Duration: Nine months, with possible extension
Schedule: Core hours 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; approximately 40–45 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred. Remote candidates may be considered; the first week must be completed onsite in Oshkosh.
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, system architecture, and engineering project leadership.
This role involves guiding mechanical system development for heavy-duty vehicles, coordinating engineering resources, and supporting complex design, validation, and troubleshooting activities. Candidates should bring experience leading projects beyond individual component design.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate engineering activities involving engineers, designers, and technicians.
Develop and evaluate mechanical system designs and architectures.
Apply hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge to vehicle design and integration.
Perform complex engineering calculations, analysis, design reviews, and troubleshooting.
Coordinate project priorities, schedules, resources, and budget activities.
Communicate project objectives and technical requirements to team members.
Present and explain engineering recommendations to leadership and customers.
Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and compliance with engineering standards.
Support component and material selection, production issues, and system integration.
Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering and business teams.
Mentor engineers and support consistent analysis, documentation, and technical practices.
Prepare technical reports, proposals, presentations, and project records.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and methods.
Required Qualifications
Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
At least five years of related engineering experience.
System-level mechanical design and architecture knowledge.
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience leading engineering projects or coordinating technical teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and explain technical decisions.
Availability for occasional evening or weekend work as project needs require.
Ability to meet the client’s export-control eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Strong knowledge of automotive or heavy-duty vehicle systems.
Experience using an advanced 3D CAD platform.
Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional engineering deliverables.
Apply Today
Submit a resume highlighting your hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience, system-level design work, and engineering project leadership.
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