Senior Engineer – Vehicle Systems & Components

Location: Oshkosh (Onsite with some flexibility)

Job Type: Contract (6 months) with strong potential for contract-to-hire

Schedule: Standard business hours

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Overview

Join a high-impact engineering team focused on designing and developing heavy-duty vehicle systems and components . This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle—from concept and analysis to production support—while contributing to both new and existing vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional, reliable, and cost-effective vehicle components and systems

• Perform engineering analysis, calculations, and design validation activities

• Support integration and execution of component and system designs into vehicle platforms

• Create and review technical drawings, layouts, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs)

• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

• Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams

• Analyze and resolve engineering issues; communicate status clearly to stakeholders

• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations

• Maintain accurate project documentation and engineering records

• Mentor junior engineers, designers, or technicians as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience

Preferred / Standout Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Experience with automotive or heavy-duty vehicle systems

• Proficiency in CAD tools such as PTC Creo and Windchill

• Strong analytical skills with experience in system modeling and performance optimization

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to full lifecycle vehicle engineering

• Opportunity to work on complex, real-world mechanical systems

• High visibility across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams

• Potential for long-term employment based on performance