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# Design Engineer - Senior

- **Company:** Oshkosh Corporation
- **Location:** New Hudson, 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:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/design-engineer-senior-new-hudson-mi--5d16b251-a430-4c16-83ee-870ef110b994

## 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.