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# Design Engineer - Senior

- **Company:** Oshkosh Corporation
- **Location:** Lyon Charter Township, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,900.0 - $134,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Architecture, Windchill, Hypermesh, Creo, Ansys
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C0A56D46234043A3A10C12A77AFD5D65/job/

## About the Role

· Experience in parametric 3D modeling and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

· Be a team player.

· Have great attention to detail.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong work ethic and pride in their work products.

· Be interested in technology and learning new things.

· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

· Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills.

· US Citizenship is required.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 8yrs engineering employment experience.

· BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

· Creo, NX, Catia, or Solidworks CAD experience.

· ANSYS, Hypermesh, or other FEA tool experience.

· Windchill product lifecycle management.

· Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills.

· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to support technicians and shop builds.

· Operate simple hand tools, etc.

## Description

OVERVIEW: Experienced design engineer with core responsibilities including product and system design and development with an ability to lead the technical execution of a small team. The focus will be mechanical system and product design using CAD and structural analysis (FEA), supported by systems modeling to substantiate the lower-level decisions. This position's responsibilities will span from initial concepts through detailed drawing execution while working within a project team under the review of a design team lead. System-level design leadership and direction is a responsibility of this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Vehicle and Product System Design and Development

· System physics modeling and characterization.

· CAD system and component concept development and packaging.

· Application of linear-static Finite Element Analysis in design optimization.

· Technical drawing generation.

· Prepare and present project status reports.

· Test design, development, and reporting (DVP&R).

· Guidance of lower-level engineers in their efforts.

Project Support

· Support and resolve customer problems using mechanical, analytical, CAE and project management skills.

· Prepare technical specifications for use by Pratt Miller Engineering.

· Develop testing methods and procedures for use by Pratt Miller Engineering.

· Support manufacturing by answering questions and responding to ECRs.

· Investigate alternative business opportunities.

· Function as system-level primary customer contact in some scenarios.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.


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