Project Engineer – Mechanical

Summary:

• Location: Oshkosh, WI
• Duration: 9 Months
• Work Mode: Prefer onsite candidates. Remote is an option. Must work 1st week onsite.
• Working Hours: 8AM to 4PM, 40-45 hours a week. Must be open to work weekends and evenings if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage an engineering team consisting of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the engineering team.
• Provide coaching and development for the team through regular performance feedback, technical and professional training opportunities, and creation of individual development plans for team members.
• Prepare and control department budget, forecast operating costs, and direct preparation of budget requests.
• Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external customers, across segments and functions.
• Present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership, company leadership, and external customers.
• Responsible for completion of a project or part of a project of moderate complexity on time.
• Perform complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks according to company and general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Prepare and deliver plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers working on common projects.
• Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
• Provide complex technical assistance for production support.
• Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.

Requirements:

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• System-design and architecture-level understanding.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience in project leadership or leading projects.

Preferred Skills:

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment and related systems.
• Experience with a high-level CAD system.