About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Sr Engineer – Mechanical - NPD designs functional, reliable and cost effective, heavy duty vehicle components. Perform engineering analysis and design or re-design, and development of components into existing and new vehicles. Provide integration and execution support for vehicle and component design.YOUR IMPACT:  <ul><li>Independently lead sub-system design and development from concept through production release, ensuring alignment with Pierce vehicle performance targets, quality standards, and program timing.</li><li>Execute engineering responsibilities within the NPD process, including requirements definition, concept development, design release, validation, and production readiness.</li><li>Provide strong technical leadership for assigned systems, driving design direction and influencing cross-functional engineering teams to achieve optimized vehicle-level solutions.</li><li>Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned sub-systems, leading design reviews, supporting program reviews, and resolving complex technical issues.</li><li>Manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal oversight, proactively identifying risks, driving mitigation plans, and ensuring on-time delivery of key milestones.</li><li>Develop and own DFMEA inputs and DVP&amp;R activities; support validation testing, analyze results, and drive corrective actions and design improvements.</li><li>Evaluate system-level interactions and integration impacts across chassis, body, and vehicle systems, including considerations for both new production and fielded vehicles.</li><li>Lead detailed design reviews and ensure designs meet functional, durability, and manufacturability requirements.</li><li>Perform and guide engineering analyses (e.g., driveline geometry, vibration isolation, center of gravity, structural loading) to support sound engineering decisions.</li><li>Collaborate directly with suppliers to define requirements, evaluate components, and develop custom solutions (e.g., cooling systems, BTMS), ensuring successful integration and product release.</li><li>Manage Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) and coordinate materials to support prototype builds, testing, and development activities.</li><li>Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to support build events, resolve production issues, and ensure seamless implementation of new designs.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement through application of lessons learned, design standardization, and support of field issue resolution.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.</li><li>Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.</li><li>Experience with a high-level CAD system.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES:<ul><li>Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.</li><li>External Contacts:  Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.</li><li>Communication Skills:  Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.</li><li>Decision-Making:  Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents. </li><li>Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:  Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgment in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined.</li><li>Supervisory/Managerial:  General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.</li><li>Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.</li><li>Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.</li><li>Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.</li><li>Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.</li></ul>Pay Range:$73,200.00 - $117,800.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Engineer - Mechanical, Senior - NPD

About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Sr Engineer – Mechanical - NPD designs functional, reliable and cost effective, heavy duty vehicle components. Perform engineering analysis and design or re-design, and development of components into existing and new vehicles. Provide integration and execution support for vehicle and component design.YOUR IMPACT:  <ul><li>Independently lead sub-system design and development from concept through production release, ensuring alignment with Pierce vehicle performance targets, quality standards, and program timing.</li><li>Execute engineering responsibilities within the NPD process, including requirements definition, concept development, design release, validation, and production readiness.</li><li>Provide strong technical leadership for assigned systems, driving design direction and influencing cross-functional engineering teams to achieve optimized vehicle-level solutions.</li><li>Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned sub-systems, leading design reviews, supporting program reviews, and resolving complex technical issues.</li><li>Manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal oversight, proactively identifying risks, driving mitigation plans, and ensuring on-time delivery of key milestones.</li><li>Develop and own DFMEA inputs and DVP&amp;R activities; support validation testing, analyze results, and drive corrective actions and design improvements.</li><li>Evaluate system-level interactions and integration impacts across chassis, body, and vehicle systems, including considerations for both new production and fielded vehicles.</li><li>Lead detailed design reviews and ensure designs meet functional, durability, and manufacturability requirements.</li><li>Perform and guide engineering analyses (e.g., driveline geometry, vibration isolation, center of gravity, structural loading) to support sound engineering decisions.</li><li>Collaborate directly with suppliers to define requirements, evaluate components, and develop custom solutions (e.g., cooling systems, BTMS), ensuring successful integration and product release.</li><li>Manage Engineering Work Orders (EWOs) and coordinate materials to support prototype builds, testing, and development activities.</li><li>Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to support build events, resolve production issues, and ensure seamless implementation of new designs.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement through application of lessons learned, design standardization, and support of field issue resolution.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Accredited bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.</li><li>Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.</li><li>Experience with a high-level CAD system.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES:<ul><li>Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.</li><li>External Contacts:  Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.</li><li>Communication Skills:  Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.</li><li>Decision-Making:  Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents. </li><li>Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:  Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgment in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined.</li><li>Supervisory/Managerial:  General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.</li><li>Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.</li><li>Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.</li><li>Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.</li><li>Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.</li></ul>Pay Range:$73,200.00 - $117,800.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Engineer - Mechanical, Senior - NPD

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